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DNR data
LargemouthCommon · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
MuskyPresent · stocked5.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Potter on 3 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,740 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2024 | 254 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3" |
| 2022 | 1,654 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" 255 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9" 19,065 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7" |
| 2021 | 22,620 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8" |
| 2020 | 1,655 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" 10,265 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.3" |
The DNR has 10 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
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass (Larger Than 18"), Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Potter
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Catches & reportsLakes near Potter
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 3.3 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Seventeen FlowageJackson | 3.5 | 178 | 4 ft |
| White Tail FlowageJackson | 4.6 | 94 | 8 ft |
| Town Line FlowageJackson | 6.2 | 143 | 7 ft |
| Wazee LakeJackson | 10.3 | 146 | 350 ft |
| Sherwood Lake*Jackson | 11.1 | 117 | 9 ft |
| Arbutus Lake*Clark | 12.7 | 839 | 50 ft |
| Big Lake*Jackson | 13 | 136 | 8 ft |
Potter questions
How deep is Potter Flowage?
Potter Flowage is 24 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 255 acres.
What fish are in Potter Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), musky (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Potter Flowage?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Potter Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Potter Flowage?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Potter Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,740 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.