Today on Wood
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
TroutPresent · stocked4.8
WalleyePresent4.4
LargemouthPresent3.8How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Near 5th And DakotaDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 823 rainbow trout yearling, 8.8" 823 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2024 | 765 rainbow trout yearling, 9.4" 1,440 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2023 | 2,500 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" 2,500 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2022 | 1,872 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" 5,005 brown trout yearling, 8.8" |
| 2021 | 4,999 brown trout yearling, 8.5" |
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 detailsEurasian Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wood
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wood
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant LakeMarquette | 2.1 | 127 | 30 ft |
| Lake SharonMarquette | 6.4 | 58 | 30 ft |
| Lawrence PondMarquette | 6.8 | 221 | 14 ft |
| Crystal LakeMarquette | 7.7 | 124 | 60 ft |
| Harris Pond (Harrisville)Marquette | 8.6 | 245 | 10 ft |
| Patrick LakeAdams | 9.7 | 50 | 10 ft |
| Fish LakeWaushara | 10 | 153 | 37 ft |
| Silver LakeMarquette | 10.1 | 52 | 10 ft |
Wood questions
How deep is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake is 53 feet at its deepest, and 22 feet deep on average. It covers 82 acres.
What fish are in Wood Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (present), trout (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wood Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Near 5th And Dakota.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wood Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.
What is the walleye limit on Wood Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wood Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 823 rainbow trout (yearling) and 823 brown 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.