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Big Lake*

Juneau & Jackson counties · warm-water, stained water

108Acres
8ftMax depth
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Today on Big Lake*

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Wind & weather

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What Big Lake* is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
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 Big Lake*.

✕ Deepest spot, 8 ft

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
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 · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

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    Bottomsand 50% · muck 50%

    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 Big Lake*

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Meadow Valley FlowageJuneau4.11,9138 ft
    Pool #18Juneau5.91808 ft
    Goose PoolJuneau6.274–
    Sprague-Mather FlowageJuneau7.71,9309 ft
    Eagle Nest Flowage (Potters)Juneau7.938012 ft
    Monroe County FlowageMonroe8.42638 ft
    Number Two PoolJuneau10.3493–
    Rynearson Flowage No. 1Juneau11.557014 ft

    Big Lake* questions

    How deep is Big Lake*?

    Big Lake* is 8 feet at its deepest. It covers 108 acres.

    What fish are in Big Lake*?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Lake*?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Big Lake*?

    15" min · 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 2026-10-08.