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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
Northern pikeCommon6.5
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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Fifth 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 2026-10-08| 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 |
| 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- WVIC Dam Canoe LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 9,939 walleye small fingerling, 2.1" |
| 2021 | 2,379 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2019 | 2,380 walleye large fingerling, 6.65" |
| 2013 | 2,400 walleye large fingerling, 8.3" |
The DNR has 7 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.
Do not eat All Species
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Fifth
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Catches & reportsLakes near Fifth
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth LakeOneida | 0.9 | 258 | 9 ft |
| Fish LakeOneida | 1.1 | 70 | 7 ft |
| Snowden LakeOneida | 1.7 | 135 | 12 ft |
| Starks FlowageOneida | 2.5 | 120 | 9 ft |
| Third LakeOneida | 2.6 | 103 | 14 ft |
| Second LakeOneida | 2.7 | 111 | 11 ft |
| Moen LakeOneida | 3.2 | 460 | 11 ft |
| Lake ThompsonOneida | 3.6 | 382 | 35 ft |
Fifth questions
How deep is Fifth Lake?
Fifth Lake is 9 feet at its deepest. It covers 238 acres.
What fish are in Fifth Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Fifth Lake?
There is 1 public launch: WVIC Dam Canoe Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Fifth Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Fifth Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Fifth Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 9,939 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 2026-10-08.