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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Gile is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant9.0
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Gile.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Access off Spring Camp RoadDirections
- County Trunk Hwy C- Boat LandingDirections
- 4-H LandingDirections
- Access off Park RoadDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 550 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2022 | 739 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.5" |
| 2017 | 551 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" 5,574 bluegill yearling, 5" |
| 2016 | 4,968 bluegill yearling, 5" |
| 2012 | 1,692 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3" |
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Spiny Waterflea
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Gile
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Catches & reportsLakes near Gile
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake LavinaIron | 3.3 | 63 | 6 ft |
| Weber LakeIron | 8.1 | 61 | 39 ft |
| Island LakeIron | 9.7 | 352 | 17 ft |
| Pine LakeIron | 10.3 | 312 | 41 ft |
| O'Brien LakeIron | 10.5 | 79 | 12 ft |
| Pleasant LakeIron | 11.2 | 72 | 16 ft |
| Lake EvelynIron | 11.3 | 55 | 9 ft |
| Moose LakeIron | 11.3 | 269 | 12 ft |
Gile questions
How deep is Gile Flowage?
Gile Flowage is 25 feet at its deepest. It covers 3,138 acres.
What fish are in Gile Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).
Where is the boat launch on Gile Flowage?
There are 4 public launches: Access off Spring Camp Road, County Trunk Hwy C- Boat Landing, 4-H Landing and Access off Park Road.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Gile Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Gile Flowage?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Gile Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 550 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 2026-10-07.