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Range Line Lake

Forest County · cool-water, stained water

93Acres
11ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Range Line is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked5.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8
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, 11 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
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

1 public
Bottomrock 35% · muck 30% · gravel 20% · sand 15%

Stocking

DNR records
2024
1,397 walleye large fingerling, 7.65"
2022
1,397 walleye large fingerling, 7.52"
2020
1,397 walleye large fingerling, 6.8"
2018
1,395 walleye large fingerling, 7.4"
2016
1,397 walleye large fingerling, 7.36"

The DNR has 25 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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Range Line

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Bass LakeForest2.15523 ft
Richardson LakeForest2.35410 ft
Shoe LakeForest3.51697 ft
Trump LakeForest3.617220 ft
Himley LakeForest4.21498 ft
Windfall LakeForest4.55526 ft
Little Long LakeForest4.510228 ft
Round LakeForest4.66710 ft

Range Line questions

How deep is Range Line Lake?

Range Line Lake is 11 feet at its deepest. It covers 93 acres.

What fish are in Range Line Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Range Line Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Ramp.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Range Line Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Range Line Lake?

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

Is Range Line Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,397 walleye (large 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 2026-10-08.