Today on Wheeler
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Wheeler is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Wheeler on 3 sheets.
Tap 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" 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 dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at South End Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,407 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2024 | 1,698 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2023 | 1,405 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2022 | 1,498 yellow perch yearling, 7" |
| 2021 | 1,403 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
The DNR has 21 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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wheeler
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wheeler
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munger LakeOconto | 1 | 96 | 19 ft |
| Bear LakeOconto | 1.2 | 78 | 16 ft |
| Lake JohnOconto | 1.5 | 103 | 26 ft |
| Waubee LakeOconto | 2.4 | 137 | 20 ft |
| Paya LakeOconto | 3 | 121 | 40 ft |
| Winslow LakeOconto | 3.8 | 58 | 33 ft |
| Chain LakeOconto | 3.8 | 81 | 50 ft |
| Little Archibald LakeOconto | 4.4 | 56 | 65 ft |
Wheeler questions
How deep is Wheeler Lake?
Wheeler Lake is 35 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 281 acres.
What fish are in Wheeler Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wheeler Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at South End Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wheeler Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wheeler Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wheeler Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,407 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.