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Boulder Lake

Langlade & Oconto counties · cool-water, clear water

370Acres
11ftMax depth
7ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Boulder is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 11 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
  • Access at Campground (off Boulder Campground Ln)Directions
Bottomsand 60% · gravel 20% · muck 17% · rock 3%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupBoulder Lake Private Homes Association

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Boulder

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Star LakeOconto5.96321 ft
White LakeLanglade6.616642 ft
Rose LakeLanglade710925 ft
Chicken Foot LakeOconto7.25020 ft
Shay LakeOconto7.65036 ft
Boot LakeOconto8.123538 ft
Bass LakeOconto8.814240 ft
Sawyer LakeLanglade9.116830 ft

Boulder questions

How deep is Boulder Lake?

Boulder Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 370 acres.

What fish are in Boulder Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Boulder Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at Campground (off Boulder Campground Ln).

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Boulder Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Boulder Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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.