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Lake Tahoe

Iron County · warm-water, clear water

35Acres
32ftMax depth
0Public launches
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What Tahoe is best for

DNR data
WalleyePresent4.3
MuskyPresent3.7
BluegillPanfish, present3.7
PerchPanfish, present3.7
CrappiePanfish, present3.7
LargemouthPresent3.7
Northern pikePresent3.7
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Tahoe.

✕ Deepest spot, 32 ft

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
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

0 public
    Bottommuck 95% · sand 5%

    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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    Lakes near Tahoe

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Little Pike LakeIron0.89820 ft
    Mercer LakeIron0.918424 ft
    Crystal LakeIron1.39546 ft
    Rice LakeIron1.512521 ft
    Echo LakeIron1.722025 ft
    Little Turtle River FlowageIron1.72004 ft
    Pike LakeIron1.719482 ft
    Grand Portage LakeIron1.714433 ft

    Tahoe questions

    How deep is Lake Tahoe?

    Lake Tahoe is 32 feet at its deepest. It covers 35 acres.

    What fish are in Lake Tahoe?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Tahoe?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Lake Tahoe?

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

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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.