Today on Jack
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
LargemouthPresent3.8
SmallmouthPresent3.8How 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
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| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,150 brown trout large fingerling, 4.2" |
| 2024 | 2,600 brown trout large fingerling, 4.7" |
| 2023 | 4,710 brown trout large fingerling, 4.4" |
| 2022 | 4,285 rainbow trout yearling, 9" 4,355 brown trout large fingerling, 4.3" |
| 2021 | 8,569 rainbow trout yearling, 9" 4,285 brown trout large fingerling, 5.08" |
The DNR has 9 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 detailsIce on Jack
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Catches & reportsLakes near Jack
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miniwakan LakeLanglade | 4.5 | 62 | 4 ft |
| Lower Bass LakeLanglade | 4.9 | 89 | 19 ft |
| Lower Clear LakeLanglade | 5 | 81 | 20 ft |
| Greater Bass LakeLanglade | 5.1 | 246 | 27 ft |
| Long LakeLanglade | 5.6 | 79 | 22 ft |
| Deep Wood LakeLanglade | 5.7 | 72 | 23 ft |
| Black Oak LakeLanglade | 6.1 | 59 | 32 ft |
| Summit LakeLanglade | 6.1 | 282 | 26 ft |
Jack questions
How deep is Jack Lake?
Jack Lake is 38 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 85 acres.
What fish are in Jack Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Jack Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Jack Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Jack Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Jack Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,150 brown trout (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.