Today on White Tail
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat White Tail is best for
DNR data
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 White Tail.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| 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
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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
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Northern Pike (Larger Than 22")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on White Tail
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Catches & reportsLakes near White Tail
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventeen FlowageJackson | 1.2 | 178 | 4 ft |
| Town Line FlowageJackson | 1.8 | 143 | 7 ft |
| Potter FlowageJackson | 4.6 | 348 | 24 ft |
| Wazee LakeJackson | 6.2 | 146 | 350 ft |
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 6.2 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Arbutus Lake*Clark | 8.8 | 839 | 50 ft |
| Black River FlowageJackson | 10.8 | 198 | 34 ft |
| Sherwood Lake*Jackson | 13.5 | 117 | 9 ft |
White Tail questions
How deep is White Tail Flowage?
White Tail Flowage is 8 feet at its deepest. It covers 87 acres.
What fish are in White Tail Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Tail Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on White Tail Flowage?
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.