Today on Katherine
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
LargemouthCommon6.6
SmallmouthCommon6.6
MuskyPresent4.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Katherine 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 | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · 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| 2025 | 5,211 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2023 | 5,240 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2021 | 5,512 walleye large fingerling, 7.27" |
| 2019 | 5,233 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2018 | 18,338 walleye small fingerling, 1.78" |
The DNR has 27 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Katherine
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Catches & reportsLakes near Katherine
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller LakeOneida | 1.1 | 68 | 21 ft |
| Lee LakeOneida | 1.4 | 69 | 39 ft |
| Lower Kaubashine LakeOneida | 1.6 | 187 | 36 ft |
| Upper Kaubashine LakeOneida | 1.7 | 190 | 56 ft |
| Yawkey LakeOneida | 2 | 97 | 71 ft |
| Bird LakeOneida | 2.2 | 99 | 40 ft |
| Bolger LakeOneida | 2.6 | 119 | 39 ft |
| Tomahawk LakeOneida | 3 | 3,392 | 84 ft |
Katherine questions
How deep is Katherine Lake?
Katherine Lake is 30 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 524 acres.
What fish are in Katherine Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and panfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Katherine Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Katherine Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Katherine Lake?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Katherine Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 5,211 walleye (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.