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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2How 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
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Whitefish on 2 sheets.
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 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 |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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
1 public- Access Off State Highway 27/70Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 7,996 walleye large fingerling, 6.95" 379 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.5" |
| 2022 | 15,989 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 242 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2020 | 15,971 walleye large fingerling, 7.28" |
| 2019 | 120,000 white sucker fry, 1" |
The DNR has 50 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
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Whitefish
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Catches & reportsLakes near Whitefish
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Holly LakeSawyer | 1.8 | 50 | 15 ft |
| Billy Boy FlowageSawyer | 1.9 | 74 | 7 ft |
| Ham LakeSawyer | 2 | 100 | 28 ft |
| Lac Courte OreillesSawyer | 2.3 | 5,039 | 90 ft |
| Sand LakeSawyer | 2.5 | 928 | 50 ft |
| Little Lac Courte OreillesSawyer | 2.9 | 240 | 46 ft |
| Durphee LakeSawyer | 3 | 193 | 16 ft |
| Johnson LakeSawyer | 3.4 | 62 | 28 ft |
Whitefish questions
How deep is Whitefish Lake?
Whitefish Lake is 105 feet at its deepest, and 45 feet deep on average. It covers 800 acres.
What fish are in Whitefish Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), panfish (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Whitefish Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access Off State Highway 27/70.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Whitefish Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Whitefish Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Whitefish Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 7,996 walleye (large fingerling) and 379 muskellunge (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 2026-10-08.