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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Nugget is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5How 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 Nugget.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 1,199 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2020 | 1,165 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2018 | 1,171 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2016 | 1,170 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2014 | 1,169 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" |
The DNR has 12 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Nugget
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Catches & reportsLakes near Nugget
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Eau GalleDunn | 10.2 | 351 | 18 ft |
| Silver Birch LakePepin | 10.5 | 97 | 8 ft |
| Dead LakePepin | 10.5 | 68 | 7 ft |
| George Lake*(Spring Valley)St Croix | 13.3 | 126 | 29 ft |
| Lake MenominDunn | 21.4 | 1,405 | 34 ft |
| Glen LakeSt Croix | 23.4 | 84 | 38 ft |
Nugget questions
How deep is Nugget Lake?
Nugget Lake is 50 feet at its deepest. It covers 117 acres.
What fish are in Nugget Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Nugget Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Nugget Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Nugget Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Nugget Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 1,199 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 2026-10-07.