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White Potato Lake

Oconto County · warm-water, stained water

1,023Acres
11ftMax depth
5ftAverage depth
6Public launches
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What White Potato is best for

DNR data
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.7
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
MuskyPresent · stocked5.2
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
Walleye15" 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
BassNo minimum length limit for largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass must be at least 14". 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

6 public
Bottomsand 50% · muck 45% · gravel 5%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupWhite Potato Lake Advancement Association White Potato Lake Sportsmans Club

Stocking

DNR records
2025
2,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 5"
1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7"
14,927 walleye small fingerling, 3.3"
1,500 black crappie large fingerling, 7"
2024
2,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 8"
4,879 walleye large fingerling, 6.58"
256 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5"
1,000 black crappie large fingerling, 6"
2023
2,000 yellow perch yearling, 7"
5,000 walleye large fingerling, 8"
2022
2,000 yellow perch yearling, 5"
2,827 walleye large fingerling, 7.9"
995 black crappie yearling, 5"
2021
2,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 7"
4,970 walleye large fingerling, 7"
256 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.45"

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

Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · 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

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Within 25 miles
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Gilas LakeMarinette2.213588 ft
Ucil LakeOconto5.25413 ft
Leigh FlowageOconto6.823152 ft
Impassable LakeOconto6.9845 ft
Rost LakeOconto79129 ft
Thunder LakeMarinette7.813562 ft
Eagle LakeMarinette7.85630 ft
Montana LakeOconto8.113528 ft

White Potato questions

How deep is White Potato Lake?

White Potato Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 1,023 acres.

What fish are in White Potato Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on White Potato Lake?

There are 6 public launches: Access Nr Parkway Rd, Access Nr De Baker Ln, Access at The End Of Pike Rd, Access Nr White Potato Lake Rd, Access Nr White Potato Lake Rd and Access Nr Lake Drive.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Potato Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on White Potato Lake?

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

Is White Potato Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 yellow perch (large fingerling), 1,000 walleye (large fingerling), 14,927 walleye (small fingerling) and 1,500 black crappie (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.