Today on Tom Doyle
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.9
PerchPanfish, abundant7.9
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.9
MuskyCommon6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
SmallmouthPresent3.9How 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
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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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 425 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 500 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2018 | 500 walleye large fingerling, 5" |
| 2015 | 500 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2013 | 496 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
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.
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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Tom Doyle
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Catches & reportsLakes near Tom Doyle
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown LakeOneida | 1.1 | 98 | 17 ft |
| Two Sisters LakeOneida | 1.7 | 719 | 63 ft |
| Turtle LakeOneida | 1.7 | 53 | 15 ft |
| Long LakeOneida | 1.8 | 115 | 31 ft |
| Spider LakeOneida | 2.4 | 118 | 29 ft |
| Muskellunge LakeOneida | 2.5 | 284 | 24 ft |
| Jenny Barnes LakeOneida | 2.9 | 89 | 9 ft |
| Clear LakeOneida | 3.3 | 62 | 17 ft |
Tom Doyle questions
How deep is Tom Doyle Lake?
Tom Doyle Lake is 30 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 108 acres.
What fish are in Tom Doyle Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Tom Doyle Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Tom Doyle Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Tom Doyle Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Tom Doyle Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 425 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.