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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Chippewa is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked10.0
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
LargemouthCommon6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 12
The DNR drew Chippewa on 12 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 | Walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 15" to 20" may be kept, except one fish may be over 24". 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to November 30, 2026 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length for largemouth bass. Minimum length for smallmouth bass is 14" and bag limit for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass is 5 in totalJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
6 public- Access at Near Cth CCDirections
- CC South AccessDirections
- Winter Dam AccessDirections
- CC North AccessDirections
- Access Off Pats Landing RdDirections
- Access Off Boat Landing RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 3,136 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2023 | 3,103 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.02" 799 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 9,780 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2021 | 53,992 walleye small fingerling, 1.6" |
| 2020 | 4,259 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
The DNR has 138 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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Chippewa board
Catches & reportsLakes near Chippewa
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed LakeSawyer | 4.4 | 69 | 17 ft |
| Callahan LakeSawyer | 4.7 | 106 | 18 ft |
| Blueberry LakeSawyer | 4.9 | 280 | 29 ft |
| Two Axe LakeSawyer | 5.3 | 57 | 4 ft |
| Mud LakeSawyer | 5.4 | 480 | 15 ft |
| Osprey LakeSawyer | 6.4 | 208 | 32 ft |
| Lovejoy LakeSawyer | 7.1 | 76 | 20 ft |
| Clear LakeSawyer | 7.2 | 77 | 32 ft |
Chippewa questions
How deep is Lake Chippewa?
Lake Chippewa is 92 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 14,593 acres.
What fish are in Lake Chippewa?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), sturgeon (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Chippewa?
There are 6 public launches: Access at Near Cth CC, CC South Access, Winter Dam Access, CC North Access, Access Off Pats Landing Rd and Access Off Boat Landing Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Chippewa?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Chippewa?
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 15" to 20" may be kept, except one fish may be over 24". 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
Is Lake Chippewa stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 3,136 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.