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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.3
PerchPanfish, abundant8.3
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.3
WalleyeCommon7.4
SmallmouthCommon6.8
Northern pikeCommon6.8
MuskyPresent · stocked5.3
LargemouthPresent4.3How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 6
The DNR drew Wausau on 6 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Memorial Park Boat RampDirections
- Kort Street Boat LaunchDirections
- Access Nr Oriole Ln / Bluegill Bay Cty ParkDirections
- Access at 3rd AveDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,162 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4" |
| 2023 | 2,500 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.1" |
| 2021 | 918 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2019 | 922 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" |
| 2018 | 800 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
The DNR has 21 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Muskies, Redhorses
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wausau
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wausau
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire Flowage (Schofield)Marathon | 2.2 | 184 | 10 ft |
| Mosinee FlowageMarathon | 9.3 | 994 | 18 ft |
| Lake Du BayMarathon | 16.1 | 6,700 | 30 ft |
| Big Eau Pleine ReservoirMarathon | 16.3 | 6,830 | 46 ft |
| Pike LakeMarathon | 16.7 | 205 | 34 ft |
| Bass LakeMarathon | 17 | 84 | 6 ft |
| Merrill FlowageLincoln | 17.3 | 164 | 11 ft |
| Mud LakeMarathon | 17.4 | 70 | 17 ft |
Wausau questions
How deep is Lake Wausau?
Lake Wausau is 30 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 1,851 acres.
What fish are in Lake Wausau?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Wausau?
There are 4 public launches: Memorial Park Boat Ramp, Kort Street Boat Launch, Access Nr Oriole Ln / Bluegill Bay Cty Park and Access at 3rd Ave.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Wausau?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Wausau?
15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Lake Wausau stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,162 muskellunge (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.