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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
PerchPanfish, present · stocked5.0
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked5.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.0How 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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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
3 public- Access at Cth G And Bernadette RdDirections
- Access at Kelly Lake Rd Nr Round LakeDirections
- Access Nr Cth G And Kelly Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 7,333 walleye large fingerling, 6.96" |
| 2022 | 2,000 yellow perch yearling, 7" 5,935 walleye large fingerling, 8.19" 1,999 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2021 | 3,696 yellow perch yearling, 6.5" 1,993 black crappie adult, 5.5" |
| 2020 | 7,320 walleye large fingerling, 7.83" |
| 2019 | 5,000 yellow perch adult, 7" 1,990 black crappie adult, 7" |
The DNR has 20 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · 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 Kelly
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Catches & reportsLakes near Kelly
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh FlowageOconto | 1.8 | 231 | 52 ft |
| Cooley LakeOconto | 2.6 | 60 | 43 ft |
| Impassable LakeOconto | 3.6 | 84 | 5 ft |
| Ucil LakeOconto | 3.9 | 54 | 13 ft |
| Rost LakeOconto | 4.9 | 91 | 29 ft |
| Montana LakeOconto | 5.7 | 135 | 28 ft |
| Balcom LakeOconto | 7.8 | 65 | 62 ft |
| White Potato LakeOconto | 8.5 | 978 | 11 ft |
Kelly questions
How deep is Kelly Lake?
Kelly Lake is 41 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 367 acres.
What fish are in Kelly Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Kelly Lake?
There are 3 public launches: Access at Cth G And Bernadette Rd, Access at Kelly Lake Rd Nr Round Lake and Access Nr Cth G And Kelly Lake Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Kelly Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Kelly Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Kelly Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 7,333 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.