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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.2
Northern pikeCommon6.6
MuskyPresent4.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1How 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
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Jersey City 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| 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
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 · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Jersey City
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Catches & reportsLakes near Jersey City
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon LakeLincoln | 1.4 | 106 | 14 ft |
| Clear LakeLincoln | 2.1 | 272 | 45 ft |
| Lake MohawksinLincoln | 2.5 | 1,910 | 25 ft |
| Crystal LakeLincoln | 3.1 | 105 | 22 ft |
| Muskellunge LakeLincoln | 3.1 | 159 | 23 ft |
| Deer LakeLincoln | 3.7 | 152 | 53 ft |
| Lake NokomisOneida | 3.9 | 2,433 | 33 ft |
| Rice River Flowage*(Nokomis)Oneida | 4.1 | 920 | 26 ft |
Jersey City questions
How deep is Jersey City Flowage?
Jersey City Flowage is 20 feet at its deepest, and 4 feet deep on average. It covers 423 acres.
What fish are in Jersey City Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Jersey City Flowage?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Jersey City Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Jersey City Flowage?
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.