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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
MuskyCommon6.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Amber on 2 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 28" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 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 Nr W Squaw Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 25,737 walleye small fingerling, 1.53" |
| 2023 | 25,679 walleye small fingerling, 1.73" 183 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 25,742 walleye small fingerling, 1.92" |
The DNR has 42 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 · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Amber
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Catches & reportsLakes near Amber
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller LakeOneida | 0.8 | 101 | 4 ft |
| Clear LakeOneida | 1.7 | 212 | 21 ft |
| Buckskin LakeVilas | 2.9 | 634 | 22 ft |
| Great Bass LakeOneida | 3 | 118 | 15 ft |
| Turner LakeVilas | 3.1 | 149 | 12 ft |
| Broken Bow LakeVilas | 3.2 | 134 | 23 ft |
| Baycat LakeOneida | 3.3 | 62 | 8 ft |
| Pike LakePrice | 3.6 | 806 | 17 ft |
Amber questions
How deep is Amber Lake?
Amber Lake is 21 feet at its deepest. It covers 736 acres.
What fish are in Amber Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Amber Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access Nr W Squaw Lake Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Amber Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Amber Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Amber Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 25,737 walleye (small 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.