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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Dead is best for
DNR data
WalleyePresent4.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
LargemouthPresent3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Dead.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Lake Sturgeon, Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Dead
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Catches & reportsLakes near Dead
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch LakePepin | 1.8 | 97 | 8 ft |
| Lake Eau GalleDunn | 9.4 | 351 | 18 ft |
| Nugget LakePierce | 10.7 | 116 | 50 ft |
| George Lake*(Spring Valley)St Croix | 22 | 126 | 29 ft |
| Lake MenominDunn | 22.9 | 1,405 | 34 ft |
Dead questions
How deep is Dead Lake?
Dead Lake is 7 feet at its deepest. It covers 77 acres.
What fish are in Dead Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present), walleye (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Dead Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Dead Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Dead Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
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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.