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Loon Lake

Shawano County · warm-water, stained water

327Acres
22ftMax depth
9ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Loon is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 22 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
  • Access at Near Loon Lake Cir And Ponderosa RdDirections
Bottomsand 55% · muck 35% · gravel 10%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupLoon Lake Wescott Management District

Stocking

DNR records
2025
253,000 walleye fry, 0.5"
2024
3,190 walleye large fingerling, 7.24"
2022
3,786 walleye large fingerling, 8.27"
2020
3,241 walleye large fingerling, 8.1"
2018
3,264 walleye large fingerling, 7.5"

The DNR has 12 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Rusty Crayfish

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Loon

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Washington LakeShawano1.17518 ft
Shawano LakeShawano1.96,06342 ft
White Clay LakeShawano5.723446 ft
Pensaukee LakesShawano6.110949 ft
Wolf River PondShawano6.230514 ft
Long LakeShawano11.48635 ft
White LakeShawano11.419011 ft
Pine LakeShawano12.520935 ft

Loon questions

How deep is Loon Lake?

Loon Lake is 22 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 327 acres.

What fish are in Loon Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Loon Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at Near Loon Lake Cir And Ponderosa Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Loon Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Loon Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Loon Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 253,000 walleye (fry).

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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.