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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
MuskyPresent · stocked5.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 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 |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Access at Sunrise BeachDirections
- Access off 130th, Garfield ParkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 594 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.8" |
| 2024 | 11,888 walleye large fingerling, 6.88" |
| 2023 | 31,150 walleye small fingerling, 1.84" 594 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7" |
| 2022 | 17,299 walleye large fingerling, 7.03" |
| 2021 | 46,413 walleye small fingerling, 1.9" 174 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.1" |
The DNR has 45 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 · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Yellow Iris · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wapogasset
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wapogasset
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Trap LakePolk | 1.6 | 241 | 25 ft |
| Pike LakePolk | 2.9 | 159 | 33 ft |
| North Twin LakePolk | 3.1 | 135 | 27 ft |
| South Twin LakePolk | 3.3 | 74 | 9 ft |
| Apple River FlowagePolk | 3.8 | 639 | 18 ft |
| Horseshoe LakePolk | 3.9 | 120 | 8 ft |
| Mud LakePolk | 4.4 | 95 | 7 ft |
| Bear LakePolk | 4.9 | 160 | – |
Wapogasset questions
How deep is Wapogasset Lake?
Wapogasset Lake is 32 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 1,189 acres.
What fish are in Wapogasset Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wapogasset Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at Sunrise Beach and Access off 130th, Garfield Park.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wapogasset Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wapogasset Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wapogasset Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 594 muskellunge (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.