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Metonga Lake

Forest County · cool-water, clear water

2,038Acres
79ftMax depth
25ftAverage depth
3Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Today on Metonga

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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Metonga is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.4
SmallmouthCommon6.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.3
PerchPanfish, present4.3
CrappiePanfish, present4.3
LargemouthPresent4.3
Northern pikePresent4.3
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 79 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

3 public
Bottomsand 45% · gravel 45% · rock 5% · muck 5%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
Parks3
Lake groupLake Metonga Association

Stocking

DNR records
2012
75,495 walleye small fingerling, 1.6"
2010
75,495 walleye small fingerling, 1.4"

The DNR has 52 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Metonga

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Clear LakeForest2.87511 ft
Lake LucerneForest31,02673 ft
Peshtigo LakeForest3.11564 ft
Rice LakeForest4.72086 ft
Oak LakeForest4.85147 ft
Little Sand LakeLanglade524322 ft
Ground Hemlock LakeForest58844 ft
Whiteye LakeForest5.47213 ft

Metonga questions

How deep is Metonga Lake?

Metonga Lake is 79 feet at its deepest, and 25 feet deep on average. It covers 2,038 acres.

What fish are in Metonga Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Metonga Lake?

There are 3 public launches: South Access at County Park, East Access and North Access at City Beach.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Metonga Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Metonga Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Metonga Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2012 the DNR and partners stocked 75,495 walleye (small fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.