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Waubee Lake

Oconto County · warm-water, clear water

116Acres
23ftMax depth
10ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Waubee is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
MuskyPresent · stocked4.9
SmallmouthPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
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, 23 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
Musky40" 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 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 →
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Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 70% · gravel 20% · rock 10%
Parks2
Lake groupWaubee Lake Association Waubee Lake Improvement Association

Stocking

DNR records
2024
1,585 walleye large fingerling, 7.02"
2022
1,745 walleye large fingerling, 7.25"
150 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2021
116 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.45"
2020
1,714 walleye large fingerling, 7.7"
150 muskellunge large fingerling, 12"
2019
150 muskellunge large fingerling, 12"

The DNR has 19 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 · Phragmites (non-native)

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

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Catches & reports

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Munger LakeOconto2.89619 ft
Bear LakeOconto3.37816 ft
McCaslin LakeMarinette4749 ft
Paya LakeOconto5.212140 ft
Chain LakeOconto6.18150 ft
Winslow LakeOconto6.35833 ft

Waubee questions

How deep is Waubee Lake?

Waubee Lake is 23 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 116 acres.

What fish are in Waubee Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Waubee Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Waubee Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Waubee Lake?

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

Is Waubee Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,585 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.