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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Square is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.7
PerchPanfish, present3.7
CrappiePanfish, present3.7
LargemouthPresent3.7How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08 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
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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 detailsIce on Square
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Catches & reportsLakes near Square
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Ash LakePolk | 1.7 | 153 | 9 ft |
| White Ash Lake, NorthPolk | 1.8 | 119 | 9 ft |
| Big Blake LakePolk | 3.1 | 302 | 14 ft |
| Little Blake LakePolk | 3.2 | 85 | 14 ft |
| Wild Goose LakePolk | 3.6 | 182 | 12 ft |
| Brusher LakePolk | 3.8 | 67 | 17 ft |
| Clara LakePolk | 3.9 | 56 | 71 ft |
| Balsam LakePolk | 4.1 | 2,054 | 37 ft |
Square questions
How deep is Square Lake?
Square Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 31 acres.
What fish are in Square Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Square Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Square Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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.