Little Falls Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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What Little Falls is best for

DNR data

LargemouthAbundant · stocked

8.9

BluegillPanfish, common · stocked

7.4

PerchPanfish, common · stocked

7.4

CrappiePanfish, common · stocked

7.4

SmallmouthPresent · stocked

4.9

Northern pikePresent · stocked

4.9

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, 18 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08

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

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public

Little Falls Flowage -- AccessDirections

Nearest bait shop from Little Falls Flowage -- AccessLive bait and tackle vending100 2nd St, Hudson, WI 540169 mi · about 15 min drive · Directions

Bottomsand 60% · gravel 20% · rock 10% · muck 10%

Stocking

DNR records

2022	3,655 yellow perch small fingerling, 1.5" 4,270 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 3.1" 5,448 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7" 43,401 bluegill large fingerling, 1.6"
2021	110 yellow perch adult (broodstock), 7" 6,558 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 4,343 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 4.4" 6 northern pike adult (broodstock), 18" 10,178 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8" 84 bluegill adult (broodstock), 7" 4 black crappie adult (broodstock), 10"
2020	8,396 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.3" 42,415 bluegill small fingerling, 1.1"

The DNR has 8 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

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.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Little Falls

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Mallalieu LakeSt Croix	2.8	270	17 ft
Bass LakeSt Croix	4.2	417	35 ft
Riverdale FlowageSt Croix	9.1	75	20 ft
New Richmond FlowageSt Croix	11.1	236	15 ft
Apple LakeSt Croix	12.1	129	32 ft
Cedar LakeSt Croix	15	1,107	28 ft
Pine LakeSt Croix	15.6	107	21 ft
Bierbrauer LakeSt Croix	16.7	55	–

Little Falls questions

How deep is Little Falls Lake?

Little Falls Lake is 18 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 170 acres.

What fish are in Little Falls Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Little Falls Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Little Falls Flowage -- Access.

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

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

What is the walleye limit on Little Falls Lake?

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

Is Little Falls Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 3,655 yellow perch (small fingerling), 4,270 smallmouth bass (large fingerling), 5,448 largemouth bass (large fingerling) and 43,401 bluegill (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 2026-10-08.

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