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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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
Traced from DNR surveyTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move. Switch to the DNR map to see everything the surveyors marked.
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
2 public- Access at Loomis Rd Sportsmans LandingDirections
- Access Off Wind Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 4,640 walleye large fingerling, 7.8" |
| 2020 | 4,596 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2018 | 4,803 walleye large fingerling, 6.64" 2,023 northern pike large fingerling, 9" |
| 2016 | 4,594 walleye large fingerling, 6.45" 2,023 northern pike large fingerling, 8.7" |
| 2014 | 4,599 walleye large fingerling, 7.35" 2,000 northern pike large fingerling, 9.1" |
The DNR has 26 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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wind
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wind
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubeesee LakeRacine | 1.5 | 129 | 75 ft |
| Long LakeRacine | 1.7 | 88 | 27 ft |
| Lake DenoonWaukesha | 2.1 | 162 | 55 ft |
| Tichigan LakeRacine | 3.4 | 1,132 | 65 ft |
| Big Muskego LakeWaukesha | 3.9 | 2,260 | 4 ft |
| Buena LakeRacine | 4.7 | 108 | 8 ft |
| Bass Bay LakeWaukesha | 5.2 | 100 | 23 ft |
| Little Muskego LakeWaukesha | 6.2 | 506 | 65 ft |
Wind questions
How deep is Wind Lake?
Wind Lake is 47 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 919 acres.
What fish are in Wind Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), smallmouth bass (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wind Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at Loomis Rd Sportsmans Landing and Access Off Wind Lake Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wind Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wind Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wind Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 4,640 walleye (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.