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Horn Lake

Oconto County · cool-water, clear water

131Acres
11ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Horn is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
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

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 11 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 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
Bottommuck 60% · sand 30% · gravel 10%

Stocking

DNR records
2021
1,282 walleye large fingerling, 6.96"
2019
1,312 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2017
1,302 walleye large fingerling, 3.2"
2015
1,341 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2013
1,340 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"

The DNR has 5 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

Eurasian Water-Milfoil

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 Horn

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Reservoir PondOconto0.941716 ft
Townsend FlowageOconto1.747630 ft
Upper Wapato LakeOconto2.25010 ft
Surprise LakeOconto2.27030 ft
Smoke LakeOconto2.5517 ft
Pickerel LakeOconto312715 ft
Bass LakeOconto3.414240 ft
Mary LakeOconto3.41569 ft

Horn questions

How deep is Horn Lake?

Horn Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 131 acres.

What fish are in Horn Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Horn Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at Along Horn Lake Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Horn Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Horn Lake?

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

Is Horn Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 1,282 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.