Today on Montello
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Montello is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5How 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 Montello.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2018 | 5,400 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2017 | 5,000 black crappie small fingerling, 4" |
The DNR has 9 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 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Montello
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Catches & reportsLakes near Montello
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon LakeMarquette | 1.3 | 73 | 12 ft |
| Williams LakeMarquette | 3.4 | 62 | 6 ft |
| White LakeMarquette | 4.3 | 92 | 43 ft |
| Buffalo LakeMarquette | 4.8 | 2,210 | 8 ft |
| Mud LakeMarquette | 5.5 | 61 | 4 ft |
| Silver LakeMarquette | 5.5 | 52 | 10 ft |
| Harris Pond (Harrisville)Marquette | 6.3 | 245 | 10 ft |
| Grand River Marsh*Marquette | 8 | 3,000 | 7 ft |
Montello questions
How deep is Lake Montello?
Lake Montello is 17 feet at its deepest. It covers 341 acres.
What fish are in Lake Montello?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Montello?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Montello?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Montello?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Montello stocked?
Yes. In 2018 the DNR and partners stocked 5,400 black crappie (adult).
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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.