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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
SmallmouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
LargemouthPresent4.1
TroutPresent4.1How 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 | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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 |
| Trout | Statewide inland trout rules · check DNRMost inland waters: May 2 to October 15, 2026 | See DNR |
Launches & access
1 public- Access off Gudis Landing Rd.Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 3,962 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2020 | 3,977 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2018 | 3,965 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2016 | 3,973 walleye large fingerling, 7.54" |
| 2014 | 3,976 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Squash
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Catches & reportsLakes near Squash
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long LakeOneida | 0.6 | 68 | 20 ft |
| Crescent LakeOneida | 1.7 | 626 | 32 ft |
| Washburn LakeOneida | 1.8 | 80 | 25 ft |
| Green Bass LakeOneida | 2.3 | 68 | 26 ft |
| Emma LakeOneida | 2.4 | 223 | 17 ft |
| Spur LakeOneida | 2.6 | 50 | 8 ft |
| Soo LakeOneida | 4.3 | 135 | 13 ft |
| Hat Rapids FlowageOneida | 4.4 | 295 | – |
Squash questions
How deep is Squash Lake?
Squash Lake is 74 feet at its deepest, and 22 feet deep on average. It covers 398 acres.
What fish are in Squash Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Squash Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access off Gudis Landing Rd..
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Squash Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.
What is the walleye limit on Squash Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Squash Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 3,962 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 2026-10-08.