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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
LargemouthPresent4.0How 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 2026-10-07| 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 | Five largemouth and smallmouth bass in total may be kept, but only one may be a smallmouth bass and it must be at least 18"May 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 3,450 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2021 | 3,450 walleye large fingerling, 6.2" |
| 2019 | 3,450 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2017 | 3,448 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2015 | 2,933 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" |
The DNR has 37 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass, Muskies
Advice for this water. 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 Pipe
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Catches & reportsLakes near Pipe
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pipe LakePolk | 1.3 | 55 | 37 ft |
| Long LakePolk | 2.2 | 65 | 44 ft |
| Staples LakePolk | 3.1 | 305 | 17 ft |
| Grenquist LakePolk | 3.9 | 58 | 30 ft |
| Little Round LakePolk | 4.4 | 67 | 8 ft |
| Clara LakePolk | 4.4 | 56 | 71 ft |
| Big Round LakePolk | 4.5 | 1,015 | 17 ft |
| Scott LakeBarron | 4.8 | 81 | 26 ft |
Pipe questions
How deep is Pipe Lake?
Pipe Lake is 68 feet at its deepest, and 27 feet deep on average. It covers 293 acres.
What fish are in Pipe Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pipe Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pipe Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pipe Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pipe Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 3,450 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.