Today on Caldron Falls Reservoir*
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Caldron Falls Reservoir* is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2How 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 Caldron Falls Reservoir* 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" 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 minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25, 25 panfish may be kept, but only 10 of any one speciesOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
5 public- Muskie Point - #9Directions
- Crandall Cr - #11Directions
- Caldron Bay - #8Directions
- North Bay - #10Directions
- South Bay - #13Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 34,970 walleye small fingerling, 2.1" 5,314 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2024 | 1,063 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2023 | 5,314 walleye large fingerling, 7.65" |
| 2021 | 5,332 walleye large fingerling, 8.49" 1,122 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.98" |
| 2019 | 5,311 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
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, Inland Trout
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 17")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Caldron Falls Reservoir*
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Catches & reportsLakes near Caldron Falls Reservoir*
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frieda LakeMarinette | 3.4 | 65 | 33 ft |
| High Falls ReservoirMarinette | 4 | 1,498 | 54 ft |
| Little Newton LakeMarinette | 5.3 | 60 | 53 ft |
| Newton LakeMarinette | 5.7 | 68 | 40 ft |
| Johnson Falls Flowage 647Marinette | 6.4 | 158 | 37 ft |
| Elbow LakeMarinette | 6.5 | 62 | 60 ft |
| Eagle LakeMarinette | 7 | 56 | 30 ft |
| Thunder LakeMarinette | 7.1 | 135 | 62 ft |
Caldron Falls Reservoir* questions
How deep is Caldron Falls Reservoir*?
Caldron Falls Reservoir* is 40 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 1,063 acres.
What fish are in Caldron Falls Reservoir*?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Caldron Falls Reservoir*?
There are 5 public launches: Muskie Point - #9, Crandall Cr - #11, Caldron Bay - #8, North Bay - #10 and South Bay - #13.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Caldron Falls Reservoir*?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Caldron Falls Reservoir*?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Caldron Falls Reservoir* stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 34,970 walleye (small fingerling) and 5,314 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 2026-10-07.