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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Ripley is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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
2 public- Access - Nr Marina LnDirections
- Access - Nr Island LnDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2021 | 8,358 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2019 | 5,000 yellow perch yearling, 4" 8,360 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2018 | 5,000 yellow perch yearling, 4" |
| 2017 | 8,396 walleye large fingerling, 6.67" |
| 2015 | 4,519 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
The DNR has 39 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Ripley
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Catches & reportsLakes near Ripley
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope LakeJefferson | 1.7 | 142 | 24 ft |
| Red Cedar LakeJefferson | 1.7 | 359 | 6 ft |
| Mud LakeJefferson | 4.7 | 93 | 22 ft |
| Rock LakeJefferson | 6.1 | 1,371 | 56 ft |
| Rice LakeDane | 7.4 | 170 | 8 ft |
| Lake KoshkonongRock | 9 | 10,460 | 7 ft |
| Marshall MillpondDane | 12.7 | 185 | 5 ft |
| Stoughton Millpond 429Dane | 13 | 82 | 5 ft |
Ripley questions
How deep is Lake Ripley?
Lake Ripley is 44 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 420 acres.
What fish are in Lake Ripley?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Ripley?
There are 2 public launches: Access - Nr Marina Ln and Access - Nr Island Ln.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Ripley?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Ripley?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Ripley stocked?
Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 8,358 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 2026-10-07.