Today on Lower Red
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
MuskyCommon6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
SmallmouthPresent4.0How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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 | 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
2 public- Access at NW Part Of Lake Nr Lake DrDirections
- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2017 | 2,700 northern pike large fingerling, 8.1" |
| 2015 | 5,507 northern pike large fingerling, 9.4" |
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 · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Lower Red
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lower Red
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Red LakeShawano | 1.3 | 188 | 15 ft |
| Big LakeShawano | 5.3 | 57 | 40 ft |
| Wolf River PondShawano | 8.6 | 305 | 14 ft |
| Grass LakeShawano | 12.2 | 87 | 52 ft |
| Long LakeShawano | 12.4 | 86 | 35 ft |
| Pine LakeShawano | 12.7 | 209 | 35 ft |
| Shawano LakeShawano | 12.8 | 6,063 | 42 ft |
| Loon LakeShawano | 12.9 | 305 | 22 ft |
Lower Red questions
How deep is Lower Red Lake?
Lower Red Lake is 28 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 240 acres.
What fish are in Lower Red Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lower Red Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at NW Part Of Lake Nr Lake Dr and Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lower Red Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lower Red Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lower Red Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2017 the DNR and partners stocked 2,700 northern pike (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.