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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.1
Northern pikeCommon6.5
MuskyPresent4.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
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 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 | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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- Access at SW End Of LakeDirections
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
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese 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 Whitefish
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Catches & reportsLakes near Whitefish
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin LakeOneida | 1 | 278 | 31 ft |
| Julia LakeOneida | 1.7 | 392 | 45 ft |
| Deer LakeOneida | 1.9 | 177 | 20 ft |
| Dog LakeOneida | 2 | 216 | 22 ft |
| Big Stone LakeOneida | 2.3 | 548 | 57 ft |
| Crooked LakeOneida | 2.5 | 176 | 13 ft |
| Woodbury LakeForest | 2.6 | 72 | 20 ft |
| Big LakeOneida | 2.8 | 865 | 27 ft |
Whitefish questions
How deep is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is 33 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 199 acres.
What fish are in Whitefish Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Whitefish Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at SW End Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Whitefish Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Whitefish Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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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.