Today on Lac Courte Oreilles
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
Northern pikeAbundant8.4
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
LargemouthPresent4.4How 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 Lac Courte Oreilles 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5, of which only one smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be over 18 inchesJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
3 public- Victory Heights LandingDirections
- Anchor Bay LaunchDirections
- Access at N End of Lake off Lac Courte Oreilles Landing RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 25,000 walleye small fingerling, 1.8" 14,422 walleye large fingerling, 6.93" 27,553 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" 11,857 walleye large fingerling, 7.23" |
| 2024 | 67,638 walleye small fingerling, 1.9" 25,145 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" 2,503 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.5" |
| 2023 | 18,700 walleye small fingerling, 1.88" 102,588 walleye small fingerling, 2.2" |
| 2022 | 24,739 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2021 | 25,693 walleye large fingerling, 6.25" 15,729 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" 2,570 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.6" |
The DNR has 78 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Lac Courte Oreilles
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lac Courte Oreilles
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson LakeSawyer | 1.1 | 62 | 28 ft |
| Durphee LakeSawyer | 1.4 | 193 | 16 ft |
| Schoolhouse LakeSawyer | 1.7 | 58 | 12 ft |
| Little Lac Courte OreillesSawyer | 2.1 | 240 | 46 ft |
| Whitefish LakeSawyer | 2.3 | 786 | 105 ft |
| Lake Twenty-sevenSawyer | 2.6 | 56 | 21 ft |
| Grindstone LakeSawyer | 2.9 | 3,111 | 60 ft |
| Windigo LakeSawyer | 3 | 522 | 51 ft |
Lac Courte Oreilles questions
How deep is Lac Courte Oreilles?
Lac Courte Oreilles is 90 feet at its deepest, and 34 feet deep on average. It covers 5,139 acres.
What fish are in Lac Courte Oreilles?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lac Courte Oreilles?
There are 3 public launches: Victory Heights Landing, Anchor Bay Launch and Access at N End of Lake off Lac Courte Oreilles Landing Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lac Courte Oreilles?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lac Courte Oreilles?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lac Courte Oreilles stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 25,000 walleye (small fingerling), 14,422 walleye (large fingerling), 27,553 walleye (large fingerling) and 11,857 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.