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Windfall Lake

Forest County · cool-water, clear water

53Acres
25ftMax depth
9ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Windfall is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
MuskyPresent · stocked4.8
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, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
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 →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessWolf River Fly ShopN6530 WI-55, White Lake, WI 54491 · (920) 740-959513.5 mi · about 16 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 75% · sand 15% · gravel 5% · rock 5%
Lake groupWindfall Lake Association Inc

Stocking

DNR records
2025
53 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.5"
2021
53 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.66"
2019
54 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2"
2017
55 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.8"
2015
55 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4"

The DNR has 9 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 Windfall

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Bogbrook LakeForest1.65212 ft
Ada LakeLanglade1.67565 ft
Little Long LakeForest2.510228 ft
Shoe LakeForest2.61697 ft
Richardson LakeForest4.15410 ft
Range Line LakeForest4.68211 ft
Lily LakeForest4.721124 ft
Himley LakeForest4.81498 ft

Windfall questions

How deep is Windfall Lake?

Windfall Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 53 acres.

What fish are in Windfall Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Windfall Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Windfall Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Windfall Lake?

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

Is Windfall Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 53 muskellunge (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.