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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
MuskyPresent4.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1How 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 |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Forest Service Boat AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 4,218 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2023 | 3,840 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2021 | 3,840 walleye large fingerling, 6.1" |
| 2019 | 3,840 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2017 | 3,838 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
The DNR has 34 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 20")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Ghost
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Catches & reportsLakes near Ghost
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teal LakeSawyer | 2.4 | 1,049 | 31 ft |
| Teal River FlowageSawyer | 2.7 | 75 | 9 ft |
| Christy LakeSawyer | 4.3 | 93 | 7 ft |
| Lost Land LakeSawyer | 4.5 | 1,304 | 21 ft |
| McCloud LakeBayfield | 4.7 | 64 | 11 ft |
| Wilson LakeSawyer | 4.7 | 109 | 12 ft |
| Moose LakeSawyer | 5 | 1,670 | 21 ft |
| Patsy LakeBayfield | 5.2 | 56 | 13 ft |
Ghost questions
How deep is Ghost Lake?
Ghost Lake is 12 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 384 acres.
What fish are in Ghost Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), musky (present), panfish (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Ghost Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Forest Service Boat Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Ghost Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Ghost Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Ghost Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 4,218 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.