Today on Neshonoc
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Neshonoc is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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 |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
2 public- AccessDirections
- Swarthout Park Boat RampDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 9,056 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2021 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" |
| 2020 | 9,097 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2018 | 9,093 walleye large fingerling, 5.9" 11,867 muskellunge small fingerling, 3.64" 1,400 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2017 | 462 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" 49,624 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.1" |
The DNR has 48 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 Bullheads
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Catfish, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass, Muskies, Smallmouth Bass
Do not eat Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Neshonoc
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Catches & reportsLakes near Neshonoc
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo PondMonroe | 14.9 | 53 | 8 ft |
| Marinuka LakeTrempealeau | 19.2 | 98 | 9 ft |
| Jersey Valley LakeVernon | 19.8 | 51 | 18 ft |
Neshonoc questions
How deep is Neshonoc Lake?
Neshonoc Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 4 feet deep on average. It covers 606 acres.
What fish are in Neshonoc Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Neshonoc Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access and Swarthout Park Boat Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Neshonoc Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Neshonoc Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Neshonoc Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 9,056 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.