Today on Shawano
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
Northern pikeAbundant8.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
LargemouthCommon6.9
MuskyPresent · stocked5.4How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Shawano on 3 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 | 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
7 public- Access Off Hwy H Nr Sunset CircleDirections
- Cattau Beach Dr AccessDirections
- Access Nr Stark Rd And Washington LakeDirections
- Access Nr County HHH And Maders CirDirections
- Access Nr Freeborn St And Pickerel CreekDirections
- Cedar Court Carry-inDirections
- Access Nr Swan Acre DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 31,137 walleye large fingerling, 7.36" 7,819,000 walleye fry, 0.5" 2,516 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.62" |
| 2024 | 5,100,000 walleye fry, 0.25" 14,163 walleye small fingerling, 1.96" 4,143 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.98" |
| 2023 | 30,464 walleye large fingerling, 7.49" 4,500,000 walleye fry, 0.25" 775 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 5,600,000 walleye fry, 0.25" |
| 2021 | 30,975 walleye large fingerling, 8.28" 3,975,000 walleye fry, 0.3" 2,727 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.82" |
The DNR has 89 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 · Faucet Snail · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Shawano board
Catches & reportsLakes near Shawano
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon LakeShawano | 1.9 | 305 | 22 ft |
| Washington LakeShawano | 1.9 | 75 | 18 ft |
| Wolf River PondShawano | 5.2 | 305 | 14 ft |
| White Clay LakeShawano | 5.6 | 234 | 46 ft |
| Pensaukee LakesShawano | 6.4 | 109 | 49 ft |
| Long LakeShawano | 9.7 | 86 | 35 ft |
| White LakeShawano | 9.8 | 190 | 11 ft |
| Pine LakeShawano | 10.8 | 209 | 35 ft |
Shawano questions
How deep is Shawano Lake?
Shawano Lake is 39.5 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 6,215 acres.
What fish are in Shawano Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and sturgeon (present).
Where is the boat launch on Shawano Lake?
There are 7 public launches: Access Off Hwy H Nr Sunset Circle, Cattau Beach Dr Access, Access Nr Stark Rd And Washington Lake, Access Nr County HHH And Maders Cir, Access Nr Freeborn St And Pickerel Creek, Cedar Court Carry-in and Access Nr Swan Acre Dr.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Shawano Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Shawano Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Shawano Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 31,137 walleye (large fingerling), 7,819,000 walleye (fry) and 2,516 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 2026-10-07.