Today on Trude
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Trude is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.8
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
MuskyCommon6.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | Walleye must be at least 12 inches, and only one may be over 15 inches. 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" 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
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2017 | 64 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2015 | 391 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2" |
| 2011 | 390 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.9" |
The DNR has 51 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, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 24")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Trude
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Catches & reportsLakes near Trude
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand LakeIron | 1.2 | 101 | 35 ft |
| Wilson LakeIron | 1.9 | 162 | 21 ft |
| Third Black LakeIron | 2.7 | 66 | 33 ft |
| Turtle Flambeau FlowageIron | 2.8 | 13,545 | 50 ft |
| Second Black LakeIron | 3.3 | 64 | 22 ft |
| Lake of the FallsIron | 3.4 | 338 | 23 ft |
| Little Turtle River FlowageIron | 3.7 | 200 | 4 ft |
| Grant LakeIron | 3.7 | 107 | 10 ft |
Trude questions
How deep is Trude Lake?
Trude Lake is 48 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 786 acres.
What fish are in Trude Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Trude Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Trude Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Trude Lake?
Walleye must be at least 12 inches, and only one may be over 15 inches. 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Trude Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2017 the DNR and partners stocked 64 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.