Today on Ellen
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Ellen is best for
DNR data
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.4
Northern pikeCommon · stocked7.4
WalleyeCommon · stocked7.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4How 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 DNRTap 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 |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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
1 public- Access - DNR Land - End Of Ellen View RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 997 black crappie adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 4" |
| 2022 | 998 walleye large fingerling, 6" 246 northern pike large fingerling, 8.7" |
| 2021 | 202 northern pike large fingerling, 8.07" |
| 2020 | 226 northern pike large fingerling, 8.94" 995 black crappie yearling, 4" |
| 2019 | 224 northern pike large fingerling, 7.7" |
The DNR has 16 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Ellen
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Catches & reportsLakes near Ellen
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random LakeSheboygan | 7 | 209 | 21 ft |
| Crooked LakeFond du Lac | 7.2 | 91 | 32 ft |
| Spring LakeSheboygan | 7.8 | 57 | 22 ft |
| Long LakeFond du Lac | 8 | 417 | 47 ft |
| Forest LakeFond du Lac | 8.1 | 51 | 32 ft |
| Lake TwelveWashington | 8.9 | 53 | 20 ft |
| Mauthe LakeFond du Lac | 8.9 | 78 | 23 ft |
| Kettle Moraine LakeFond du Lac | 9.8 | 227 | 30 ft |
Ellen questions
How deep is Lake Ellen?
Lake Ellen is 42 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 112 acres.
What fish are in Lake Ellen?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Ellen?
There is 1 public launch: Access - DNR Land - End Of Ellen View Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Ellen?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Ellen?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Ellen stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 997 black crappie (adult (broodstock-age-2yr)).
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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.