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Green Lake

Green Lake County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

7,920Acres
236ftMax depth
104ftAverage depth
8Public launches
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What Green is best for

DNR data
TroutCommon · stocked7.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
CatfishCommon6.9
WalleyePresent · stocked6.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.4
PerchPanfish, present4.4
CrappiePanfish, present4.4
LargemouthPresent4.4
Northern pikePresent4.4
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
Sheets 3 to 4

The DNR drew Green on 4 sheets.

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✕ Deepest spot, 236 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 · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
CatfishSee specific species regulations in this groupOpen All YearOpen

Tournaments here: Oct 11, Nov 7. Launches get busy. All tournaments

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

8 public
WaterMesotrophic
Parks6
Lake groupGreen Lake Association Inc Green Lake Preservation Society Green Lake Property Owners Association Green Lake Sanitary District

Stocking

DNR records
2025
2,499 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7"
28,378 lake trout yearling, 6.48"
13,998 brown trout large fingerling, 4.4"
2024
7,447,000 walleye fry, 0.5"
24,379 lake trout yearling, 7.67"
15,000 brown trout large fingerling, 4.75"
2023
9,744,000 walleye fry
5,729 lake trout yearling, 7"
27,661 lake trout yearling, 8"
15,498 brown trout large fingerling, 4.9"
2022
8,949,999 walleye fry, 1"
29,786 lake trout yearling, 7.2"
15,100 brown trout large fingerling, 4.3"
2021
9,025,000 walleye fry, 0.25"
2,500 muskellunge large fingerling, 10"
12,640 brown trout yearling, 6.8"
20,182 brown trout large fingerling, 4.9"

The DNR has 57 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

Rusty Crayfish

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 Green

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Spring LakeGreen Lake1.67542 ft
Twin LakesGreen Lake1.77846 ft
Little Green LakeGreen Lake5.146628 ft
Puckaway LakeMarquette9.25,0395 ft
Grand Lake (Millpond)Green Lake10.32348 ft
Lake MariaGreen Lake11.35966 ft
Spring LakeGreen Lake11.76754 ft
White LakeMarquette12.69243 ft

Green questions

How deep is Green Lake?

Green Lake is 236 feet at its deepest, and 104 feet deep on average. It covers 7,920 acres.

What fish are in Green Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Green Lake?

There are 8 public launches: Hattie Sherwood Park Access, Deacon Mills Park (Near Park Drive), Beyers Cove Boat Launch, Horners Landing (Nr Homer Rd), Canal Street Launch, County Park Access (Dodge Memorial Park), Duering's Landing (Nr Klaver St) and Sunset Park Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Green Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Green Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Green Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,499 muskellunge (large fingerling), 28,378 lake trout (yearling) and 13,998 brown trout (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 2026-10-07.