Today on Big Fork
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Big Fork is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
WalleyeCommon7.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at NE Side Lake Fourmile Creek RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 316 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7" |
| 2018 | 284 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2016 | 315 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.24" |
| 2014 | 316 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.4" |
| 2012 | 316 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.4" |
The DNR has 12 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
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 26")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Big Fork
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Catches & reportsLakes near Big Fork
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fork LakeOneida | 0.9 | 354 | 34 ft |
| Spring LakeOneida | 1.1 | 90 | 10 ft |
| Fourmile LakeOneida | 1.4 | 218 | 29 ft |
| Laurel LakeOneida | 1.7 | 232 | 27 ft |
| Island LakeOneida | 1.7 | 295 | 29 ft |
| Medicine LakeOneida | 1.7 | 372 | 45 ft |
| Big Stone LakeOneida | 1.8 | 548 | 57 ft |
| Round LakeOneida | 2.2 | 150 | 15 ft |
Big Fork questions
How deep is Big Fork Lake?
Big Fork Lake is 37 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 663 acres.
What fish are in Big Fork Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Big Fork Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at NE Side Lake Fourmile Creek Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Fork Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Big Fork Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Big Fork Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 316 muskellunge (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 2026-10-08.