Today on Third Black
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyePresent4.4
MuskyPresent3.8
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
LargemouthPresent3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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 Third Black.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2012 | 270 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2011 | 270 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2010 | 300 walleye large fingerling, 10.5" |
The DNR has 3 fish surveys on file for this lake.
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 detailsIce on Third Black
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Catches & reportsLakes near Third Black
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Black LakeIron | 0.6 | 64 | 22 ft |
| Lake of the FallsIron | 1.2 | 338 | 23 ft |
| Trude LakeIron | 2.7 | 781 | 48 ft |
| Sand LakeIron | 2.9 | 101 | 35 ft |
| Crystal LakeIron | 3.7 | 95 | 46 ft |
| Pike LakeIron | 3.8 | 194 | 82 ft |
| Wilson LakeIron | 3.9 | 162 | 21 ft |
| Little Pike LakeIron | 4.5 | 98 | 20 ft |
Third Black questions
How deep is Third Black Lake?
Third Black Lake is 33 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 64 acres.
What fish are in Third Black Lake?
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 Third Black Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Third Black Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Third Black Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2012 the DNR and partners stocked 270 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.