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Wind & weather
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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
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| Northern pike | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 18" min · 1 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
4 public- Bow St Boat RampDirections
- Winnebago Park - North Boat RampDirections
- Juneau St AccessDirections
- Winnebago Park - South Boat RampDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2018 | 2,805 largemouth bass large fingerling, 5" |
| 2015 | 55,056 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9" |
| 2012 | 2,430 northern pike small fingerling, 3.5" 10,684 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3" |
| 2011 | 19,997 northern pike small fingerling, 2.65" 7,500 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.8" 226 largemouth bass adult (broodstock), 13" 16,000 bluegill small fingerling, 1.1" 44 bluegill adult (broodstock), 6" |
| 2010 | 9,545 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3.3" 102 largemouth bass adult (field transfer), 12" 1,622 largemouth bass large fingerling, 6.1" 285 bluegill adult (field transfer), 5" |
The DNR has 13 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 · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Tomah
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Catches & reportsLakes near Tomah
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County FlowageMonroe | 10.1 | 263 | 8 ft |
| Angelo PondMonroe | 12.3 | 53 | 8 ft |
| Eagle Nest Flowage (Potters)Juneau | 14.5 | 380 | 12 ft |
| Suk & Cerney FlowageJuneau | 17.6 | 60 | 2 ft |
| Big Lake*Jackson | 18 | 136 | 8 ft |
| Number Two PoolJuneau | 18 | 493 | – |
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 18.9 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Rynearson Flowage No. 1Juneau | 18.9 | 570 | 14 ft |
Tomah questions
How deep is Tomah Lake?
Tomah Lake is 19 feet at its deepest, and 4 feet deep on average. It covers 245 acres.
What fish are in Tomah Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).
Where is the boat launch on Tomah Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Bow St Boat Ramp, Winnebago Park - North Boat Ramp, Juneau St Access and Winnebago Park - South Boat Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Tomah Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Tomah Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Tomah Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2018 the DNR and partners stocked 2,805 largemouth bass (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.