Today on White Rapids
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat White Rapids is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
SmallmouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| 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 dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- White Rapids Dam AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 6,227 walleye large fingerling, 8.55" |
| 2021 | 449 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.54" |
| 2019 | 6,705 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" 459 muskellunge large fingerling, 10" |
| 2018 | 416 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2017 | 283 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7" 1,021 muskellunge small fingerling, 6.3" |
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
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 20")
Do not eat Lake Sturgeon
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsSpiny Waterflea
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on White Rapids
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Catches & reportsLakes near White Rapids
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf LakeMarinette | 7.9 | 73 | 51 ft |
| Island LakeMarinette | 8.6 | 81 | 42 ft |
| Long LakeMarinette | 11.4 | 57 | 6 ft |
| Morgan LakeMarinette | 11.7 | 83 | 22 ft |
| Town Corner LakeMarinette | 13.2 | 175 | 9 ft |
| Lake MaryMarinette | 13.2 | 167 | 20 ft |
| Glen LakeMarinette | 13.7 | 50 | 24 ft |
| Lindquist LakeMarinette | 15.2 | 70 | 58 ft |
White Rapids questions
How deep is White Rapids Flowage?
White Rapids Flowage is 30 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 417 acres.
What fish are in White Rapids Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on White Rapids Flowage?
There is 1 public launch: White Rapids Dam Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Rapids Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on White Rapids Flowage?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is White Rapids Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 6,227 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.