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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Rock on 2 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 2026-10-07| 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
4 public- North End Launch Park Lane RdDirections
- Elm Point Rock Lake AccessDirections
- Sandy Beach LaunchDirections
- Ferry Park Landing AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 20,946 walleye large fingerling, 6.24" |
| 2021 | 20,563 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2019 | 20,587 walleye large fingerling, 7.08" |
| 2017 | 20,563 walleye large fingerling, 6.36" |
| 2015 | 13,685 walleye large fingerling, 7" 5,879 walleye large fingerling, 7.01" |
The DNR has 52 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish · Spiny Naiad · Starry Stonewort · Yellow Iris · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Rock
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Catches & reportsLakes near Rock
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud LakeJefferson | 2.3 | 93 | 22 ft |
| Hope LakeJefferson | 4.6 | 142 | 24 ft |
| Lake RipleyJefferson | 6.2 | 418 | 44 ft |
| Red Cedar LakeJefferson | 7.5 | 359 | 6 ft |
| Hahns LakeJefferson | 8.4 | 82 | 10 ft |
| Marshall MillpondDane | 9.7 | 185 | 5 ft |
| Chub LakeDodge | 10.2 | 107 | 3 ft |
| Mud LakeDodge | 11 | 87 | 4 ft |
Rock questions
How deep is Rock Lake?
Rock Lake is 60 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 1,365 acres.
What fish are in Rock Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Rock Lake?
There are 4 public launches: North End Launch Park Lane Rd, Elm Point Rock Lake Access, Sandy Beach Launch and Ferry Park Landing Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Rock Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Rock Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Rock Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 20,946 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.