Today on Minocqua
· Tomorrow & the week: Lake Report or Premium →Best fishing times
All fishTimes by species available in Premium
Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Minocqua is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 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 | A daily bag limit of one walleye that is at least 18 inches in length, but fish between 22 and 28 inches cannot be keptMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" 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 | 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
4 public- Access at Cedar StDirections
- Access Off Park St And Menominee St (School House)Directions
- Stack's Bay LandingDirections
- Boat Ramp - Park StDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 13,340 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" 261 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" |
| 2024 | 3,900,000 walleye fry, 1" 522,500 walleye egg |
| 2023 | 76,848 walleye egg 3,200,000 walleye fry, 1" 13,376 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" 334 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 2,000,000 walleye fry, 0.5" |
| 2021 | 13,369 walleye large fingerling, 7.13" 349 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" |
The DNR has 39 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Flowering Rush · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Minocqua
Reports & estimateReviews
No reviews yetNear Minocqua
Local dealsLocal bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business
Minocqua board
Catches & reportsLakes near Minocqua
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid LakeOneida | 1.9 | 223 | 12 ft |
| Kawaguesaga LakeOneida | 2 | 670 | 44 ft |
| Johnson LakeOneida | 2.2 | 78 | 42 ft |
| Bolger LakeOneida | 2.3 | 119 | 39 ft |
| Brandy LakeVilas | 2.4 | 110 | 44 ft |
| Arrowhead LakeVilas | 2.4 | 99 | 43 ft |
| Madeline LakeVilas | 3.1 | 159 | 17 ft |
| Clear LakeOneida | 3.5 | 846 | 95 ft |
Minocqua questions
How deep is Minocqua Lake?
Minocqua Lake is 60 feet at its deepest, and 23 feet deep on average. It covers 1,339 acres.
What fish are in Minocqua Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Minocqua Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Access at Cedar St, Access Off Park St And Menominee St (School House), Stack's Bay Landing and Boat Ramp - Park St.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Minocqua Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Minocqua Lake?
A daily bag limit of one walleye that is at least 18 inches in length, but fish between 22 and 28 inches cannot be kept. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Minocqua Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 13,340 walleye (large fingerling) and 261 muskellunge (large fingerling).
Fish it longer
Today's sheet is always free. Planning ahead takes a report or Premium.Lake Sheet
- Today's best fishing times, all fish
- Wind, weather, sun and moon
- Depth map with depths labeled
- Rules, license and species ratings
- The printable two-page sheet
Lake Report
- Your trip, up to 14 days
- Pick your species
- What to use, where, when and how, every day
- Times by species on the bite clocks
Premium
- Every lake, every day: times by species
- Up to 25 full Lake Reports a season; more at $9 each or 25 for $49
- Tomorrow and the week ahead on any lake
- Stocking alerts for your lakes
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.