Today on Hess
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Hess is best for
DNR data
Northern pikeAbundant7.6
BluegillPanfish, common6.1
PerchPanfish, common6.1
CrappiePanfish, common6.1
WalleyePresent4.2
LargemouthPresent3.6How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Hess.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 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
0 publicBefore 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 detailsIce on Hess
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Catches & reportsLakes near Hess
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Birch LakeSawyer | 4 | 87 | 6 ft |
| Radisson FlowageSawyer | 4.6 | 255 | 12 ft |
| Windfall LakeSawyer | 4.7 | 102 | 16 ft |
| Lea Flowage (Lea Lake)Rusk | 7.7 | 232 | 9 ft |
| Winter Lake (Price Flowage)Sawyer | 10.5 | 676 | 22 ft |
| Ashegon LakeSawyer | 12.1 | 74 | 56 ft |
| Deer LakeSawyer | 12.2 | 423 | 18 ft |
| Devils LakeSawyer | 12.4 | 188 | 6 ft |
Hess questions
How deep is Hess Lake?
Hess Lake is 24 feet at its deepest. It covers 18 acres.
What fish are in Hess Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Hess Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Hess 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.