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Anderson Lake

Oconto County · warm-water, clear water

177Acres
40ftMax depth
23ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Anderson is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.0
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
How 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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✕ Deepest spot, 40 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 70% · muck 30%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupAnderson Lake Association, Inc.

Stocking

DNR records
2022
3,546 walleye large fingerling, 7.58"
2020
3,573 walleye large fingerling, 8.08"
364 muskellunge yearling, 16.37"
2019
181 muskellunge yearling, 14.49"
2018
3,537 walleye large fingerling, 7.7"
2017
300 muskellunge yearling, 17"

The DNR has 28 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Anderson

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Chute PondOconto1.742119 ft
Impassable LakeOconto7.9845 ft
Nelligan LakeOconto8.25026 ft
Ucil LakeOconto8.65413 ft
Waupee FlowageOconto8.7899 ft
Cooley LakeOconto9.26043 ft
Crooked LakeOconto9.614337 ft
Leigh FlowageOconto10.423152 ft

Anderson questions

How deep is Anderson Lake?

Anderson Lake is 40 feet at its deepest, and 23 feet deep on average. It covers 177 acres.

What fish are in Anderson Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and panfish (present).

Where is the boat launch on Anderson Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Anderson Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Anderson Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Anderson Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 3,546 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 2026-10-07.