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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
WalleyeCommon7.1
MuskyPresent4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0How 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 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 |
| 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2017 | 110 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" |
| 2015 | 220 muskellunge yearling, 12" |
| 2014 | 200 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2011 | 220 muskellunge large fingerling, 10" |
| 2010 | 223 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
The DNR has 10 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 20")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Emma
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Catches & reportsLakes near Emma
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bass LakeOneida | 1.3 | 68 | 26 ft |
| Crescent LakeOneida | 1.3 | 626 | 32 ft |
| Long LakeOneida | 1.9 | 68 | 20 ft |
| Hat Rapids FlowageOneida | 2.1 | 295 | – |
| Spur LakeOneida | 2.4 | 50 | 8 ft |
| Squash LakeOneida | 2.4 | 396 | 74 ft |
| Washburn LakeOneida | 3.4 | 80 | 25 ft |
| Lake JuliaOneida | 3.7 | 238 | 19 ft |
Emma questions
How deep is Emma Lake?
Emma Lake is 17 feet at its deepest. It covers 227 acres.
What fish are in Emma Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), walleye (common), musky (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Emma Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Emma Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Emma Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Emma Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2017 the DNR and partners stocked 110 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 2026-10-07.