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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
LargemouthAbundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
SmallmouthPresent · stocked5.0How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Tichigan on 2 sheets.
Tap 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 | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| 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 |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
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DNR records| 2024 | 2,000 walleye large fingerling, 6" 1,000 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 4" 1,000 black crappie large fingerling, 4" |
| 2022 | 1,414 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2020 | 1,395 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2018 | 1,395 walleye large fingerling, 7" 3,000 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 5" |
| 2017 | 2,429 northern pike small fingerling, 2.32" |
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, Bass, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Channel Catfish, Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Flowering Rush · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Tichigan
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Catches & reportsLakes near Tichigan
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena LakeRacine | 2 | 108 | 8 ft |
| Waubeesee LakeRacine | 2 | 129 | 75 ft |
| Long LakeRacine | 2 | 88 | 27 ft |
| Lake DenoonWaukesha | 2.9 | 162 | 55 ft |
| Wind LakeRacine | 3.4 | 936 | 50 ft |
| Big Muskego LakeWaukesha | 6.4 | 2,260 | 4 ft |
| Potter LakeWalworth | 7.1 | 162 | 26 ft |
| Bass Bay LakeWaukesha | 7.2 | 100 | 23 ft |
Tichigan questions
How deep is Tichigan Lake?
Tichigan Lake is 63 feet at its deepest. It covers 279 acres.
What fish are in Tichigan Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), catfish (common), smallmouth bass (present) and trout (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Tichigan Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Tichigan Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Tichigan Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 walleye (large fingerling), 1,000 smallmouth bass (large fingerling) and 1,000 black crappie (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.