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Wisconsin Lake

Lincoln County · cool-water, stained water

82Acres
44ftMax depth
1Public launches
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What Wisconsin is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3
MuskyPresent · stocked4.8
Northern pikePresent3.8
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, 44 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
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 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 E Side Of Lake Nr Squaw Lake RdDirections
Nearest bait shop from Access at E Side Of Lake Nr Squaw Lake RdJ & T's Bait-N-Tackle123 Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 54501 · (715) 362-88849.5 mi · about 14 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 45% · muck 25% · gravel 20% · rock 10%

Stocking

DNR records
2024
537 walleye large fingerling, 7.2"
2023
20 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2022
1,280 walleye large fingerling, 6.4"
20 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8"
2018
1,224 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
36 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7"
2016
1,223 walleye large fingerling, 7.6"
40 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.9"

The DNR has 27 fish surveys on file for this lake.

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

Chinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish

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 Wisconsin

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Hilts LakeLincoln0.86070 ft
Harrison LakeLincoln1.62068 ft
Hilderbrand LakeOneida2.66024 ft
Pine LakeLincoln3.214517 ft
Pickerel LakeLincoln3.77213 ft
Emma LakeOneida422317 ft
Long LakeOneida4.56820 ft
Lake ClaraLincoln4.58432 ft

Wisconsin questions

How deep is Wisconsin Lake?

Wisconsin Lake is 44 feet at its deepest. It covers 82 acres.

What fish are in Wisconsin Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Wisconsin Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at E Side Of Lake Nr Squaw Lake Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wisconsin Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Wisconsin Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Wisconsin Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 537 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 2026-10-08.