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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.2
PerchPanfish, common6.2
CrappiePanfish, common6.2
LargemouthCommon6.2
Northern pikePresent3.7How 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| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,254 rainbow trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2024 | 1,767 rainbow trout yearling, 8.9" |
| 2023 | 2,049 rainbow trout yearling, 8.6" |
| 2022 | 1,598 rainbow trout yearling, 8.8" |
| 2021 | 849 rainbow trout yearling, 9" 1,814 rainbow trout yearling, 8.3" |
The DNR has 1 fish survey 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Thomas
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Catches & reportsLakes near Thomas
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake EmilyPortage | 2.6 | 105 | 36 ft |
| Sunset LakePortage | 7.4 | 61 | 55 ft |
| McDill PondPortage | 8 | 261 | 15 ft |
| Jordan PondPortage | 9 | 84 | 10 ft |
| Twin LakesPortage | 11.4 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Silver LakeWaupaca | 12.3 | 68 | 17 ft |
| Lake HelenPortage | 12.4 | 78 | 18 ft |
| Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens PtPortage | 12.8 | 2,093 | 25 ft |
Thomas questions
How deep is Thomas Lake?
Thomas Lake is 28 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 32 acres.
What fish are in Thomas Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Thomas Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Thomas Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Thomas Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Thomas Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,254 rainbow trout (yearling).
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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.