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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Pothole is best for
DNR dataHow 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Pothole.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2025 | 415 brook trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2023 | 300 brook trout adult, 11" 600 brook trout yearling, 7.8" |
| 2022 | 423 brook trout yearling, 9" 300 brook trout adult, 11" |
| 2021 | 400 brook trout yearling, 9.2" |
| 2020 | 341 brook trout yearling, 9" |
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 detailsIce on Pothole
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Catches & reportsLakes near Pothole
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North PondMarinette | 1.2 | 70 | 7 ft |
| Moon LakeMarinette | 2.7 | 97 | 25 ft |
| Coleman LakeMarinette | 3.9 | 246 | 67 ft |
| Sand LakeFlorence | 6.4 | 50 | 63 ft |
| Bush LakeFlorence | 7.5 | 50 | 18 ft |
| LaFave LakeMarinette | 7.8 | 50 | 38 ft |
| Bass LakeFlorence | 8 | 50 | 37 ft |
| Hilbert LakeForest | 8.7 | 289 | 32 ft |
Pothole questions
How deep is Pothole Lake?
Pothole Lake is 25 feet at its deepest. It covers 3 acres.
What fish are in Pothole Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists trout (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pothole Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pothole Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pothole Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 415 brook trout (yearling).
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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.