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White Ash Lake

Polk County · river-fed, with current

147Acres
9ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
2Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What White Ash is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 9 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessJonzy Market1043 185th Ave, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 · (715) 857-57535 mi · about 8 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 75% · sand 20% · gravel 5%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
Lake groupWhite Ash Lake District

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near White Ash

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
White Ash Lake, NorthPolk11199 ft
Little Blake LakePolk38514 ft
Big Blake LakePolk3.430214 ft
Clara LakePolk3.55671 ft
Little Round LakePolk4.3678 ft
Brusher LakePolk4.86717 ft
Lost LakePolk5.16015 ft
Wild Goose LakePolk5.218212 ft

White Ash questions

How deep is White Ash Lake?

White Ash Lake is 9 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 147 acres.

What fish are in White Ash Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).

Where is the boat launch on White Ash Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access and Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Ash Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on White Ash 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.