Lake Noquebay Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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What Noquebay is best for

DNR data

PerchPanfish, common · stocked

7.8

BluegillPanfish, common

6.8

CrappiePanfish, common

6.8

LargemouthCommon

6.8

Northern pikeCommon

6.8

WalleyePresent · stocked

5.9

SmallmouthPresent

4.3

TroutPresent

4.3

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, 51 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07

Walleye	15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	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

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

4 public

Access - Nr Elinor DrDirections
South Side Boat RampDirections
Access - Nr Upper Inlet Nr Pines LnDirections
Access - Nr Boat Launch RdDirections

Bottomsand 70% · muck 25% · gravel 5%

Parks4

Lake groupLake Noquebay Lake Association Lake Noquebay Rehabilitation District Lake Noquebay Sportsmans Club

Stocking

DNR records

2024	2,500 yellow perch large fingerling, 7" 11,989 walleye large fingerling, 7.7"
2023	2,700 yellow perch adult, 6.5"
2022	6,000 yellow perch adult, 7" 11,989 walleye large fingerling, 7.58"
2021	6,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 7" 2,398 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.66"
2020	4,500 yellow perch large fingerling, 7" 12,044 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"

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

Banded Mystery Snail · Phragmites (non-native) · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Lakes near Noquebay

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Lake MaryMarinette	5.6	167	20 ft
Left Foot LakeMarinette	6.9	79	65 ft
Sandstone FlowageMarinette	8.7	153	35 ft
Long LakeMarinette	10.6	57	6 ft
Wolf LakeMarinette	11.3	73	51 ft
Island LakeMarinette	11.7	81	42 ft
Newton LakeMarinette	12.7	68	40 ft
Johnson Falls Flowage 647Marinette	12.8	158	37 ft

Noquebay questions

How deep is Lake Noquebay?

Lake Noquebay is 51 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 2,398 acres.

What fish are in Lake Noquebay?

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

Where is the boat launch on Lake Noquebay?

There are 4 public launches: Access - Nr Elinor Dr, South Side Boat Ramp, Access - Nr Upper Inlet Nr Pines Ln and Access - Nr Boat Launch Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Noquebay?

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

What is the walleye limit on Lake Noquebay?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Lake Noquebay stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,500 yellow perch (large fingerling) and 11,989 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.

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