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Little Elkhart Lake

Sheboygan County · warm-water, clear water

52Acres
25ftMax depth
8ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Today on Little Elkhart

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Wind & weather

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What Little Elkhart is best for

DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.8
Northern pikeCommon6.3
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
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, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 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 - SW Side Of Lake -- Nr Schwaller DrDirections
Bottommuck 50% · gravel 40% · sand 10%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupLittle Elkhart Lake Rehabilitation District

Stocking

DNR records
2015
5,000 yellow perch small fingerling, 4"
1,200 largemouth bass small fingerling, 5"
2,598 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9"
5,000 bluegill small fingerling, 4"
7,000 black crappie small fingerling, 4"
2014
1,200 yellow perch adult, 6"
2,700 northern pike large fingerling, 9.3"
500 largemouth bass yearling, 5"
1,360 bluegill adult, 5"
2013
2,500 yellow perch yearling, 4"
2,496 black crappie yearling, 4"

The DNR has 23 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

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Yellow Iris

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 Little Elkhart

Within 25 miles
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Crystal LakeSheboygan215261 ft
Elkhart LakeSheboygan2.6286119 ft
Sheboygan LakeSheboygan5.16744 ft
Rockville FlowageManitowoc8.11106 ft
Cedar LakeManitowoc8.314221 ft
Wilke LakeManitowoc11.29521 ft
Lake EllenSheboygan11.312142 ft
Wolf LakeFond du Lac12.17647 ft

Little Elkhart questions

How deep is Little Elkhart Lake?

Little Elkhart Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 52 acres.

What fish are in Little Elkhart Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Little Elkhart Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access - SW Side Of Lake -- Nr Schwaller Dr.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Elkhart Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Little Elkhart Lake?

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

Is Little Elkhart Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2015 the DNR and partners stocked 5,000 yellow perch (small fingerling), 1,200 largemouth bass (small fingerling), 2,598 largemouth bass (large fingerling), 5,000 bluegill (small fingerling) and 7,000 black crappie (small 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.