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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 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 Highway KDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 643 walleye large fingerling, 6.99" |
| 2021 | 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2020 | 1,600 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
| 2019 | 1,600 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2018 | 1,625 walleye large fingerling, 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Big
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Catches & reportsLakes near Big
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Pine LakePolk | 1.2 | 107 | 45 ft |
| Rice LakePolk | 1.8 | 98 | 6 ft |
| Round LakePolk | 1.8 | 67 | 26 ft |
| Horse LakePolk | 2.3 | 228 | 11 ft |
| Horseshoe LakePolk | 2.4 | 120 | 8 ft |
| Swede LakePolk | 2.8 | 68 | 32 ft |
| Pine LakePolk | 3.1 | 82 | 34 ft |
| Lower Pine LakePolk | 3.8 | 90 | 102 ft |
Big questions
How deep is Big Lake?
Big Lake is 24 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 245 acres.
What fish are in Big Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Big Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Highway K.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Big Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Big Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 643 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.