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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Puckaway is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
MuskyPresent4.4
BluegillPanfish, present4.4
PerchPanfish, present4.4
CrappiePanfish, present4.4
LargemouthPresent4.4
Northern pikePresent4.4How 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 Puckaway 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 · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 2 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | See specific species regulations in this groupOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
7 public- Dodges Avenue LaunchDirections
- Lyons Street LaunchDirections
- Charlevoix Street LaunchDirections
- Apuckawa Park AccessDirections
- Oak Road & Lake View Drive N. LaunchDirections
- Lotus Drive LaunchDirections
- Sherman Avenue LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 249,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2023 | 1,264,000 walleye fry |
| 2022 | 979,999 walleye fry, 1" |
| 2021 | 601,000 walleye fry, 0.25" |
| 2019 | 97,932 walleye fry, 0.25" |
The DNR has 49 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 detailsBrittle Waternymph · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Puckaway
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Catches & reportsLakes near Puckaway
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Marsh*Marquette | 3.8 | 3,000 | 7 ft |
| Spring LakeGreen Lake | 4.8 | 67 | 54 ft |
| Grand Lake (Millpond)Green Lake | 5.3 | 234 | 8 ft |
| White LakeMarquette | 5.6 | 92 | 43 ft |
| Spring LakeGreen Lake | 8.7 | 75 | 42 ft |
| Lake MontelloMarquette | 9.2 | 286 | 17 ft |
| Green LakeGreen Lake | 9.3 | 7,346 | 236 ft |
| Little Green LakeGreen Lake | 9.4 | 466 | 28 ft |
Puckaway questions
How deep is Puckaway Lake?
Puckaway Lake is 5 feet at its deepest, and 3 feet deep on average. It covers 5,013 acres.
What fish are in Puckaway Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (common), catfish (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Puckaway Lake?
There are 7 public launches: Dodges Avenue Launch, Lyons Street Launch, Charlevoix Street Launch, Apuckawa Park Access, Oak Road & Lake View Drive N. Launch, Lotus Drive Launch and Sherman Avenue Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Puckaway Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Puckaway Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Puckaway Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 249,000 walleye (fry).
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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.