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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.5
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.5
MuskyCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
LargemouthPresent4.0How 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| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,200 yellow perch adult, 6" 1,591 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2024 | 1,800 yellow perch adult, 7" 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2023 | 2,000 yellow perch adult, 8" 1,425 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2022 | 932 yellow perch adult, 6" 1,600 walleye large fingerling, 7.35" 980 black crappie adult, 6" |
| 2021 | 1,977 walleye large fingerling, 7.39" 1,900 black crappie adult, 7.5" |
The DNR has 32 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Rib
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Catches & reportsLakes near Rib
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| James LakeTaylor | 3.2 | 50 | 37 ft |
| South Harper LakeTaylor | 3.3 | 80 | 32 ft |
| North Harper LakeTaylor | 3.6 | 54 | 35 ft |
| North Spirit LakeTaylor | 5.3 | 213 | 22 ft |
| Spirit LakeTaylor | 5.4 | 126 | 9 ft |
| Chelsea LakeTaylor | 5.7 | 60 | 23 ft |
| Wood LakeTaylor | 6 | 63 | 33 ft |
| Hultman LakePrice | 6.2 | 181 | 14 ft |
Rib questions
How deep is Rib Lake?
Rib Lake is 9 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 301 acres.
What fish are in Rib Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Rib Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Rib Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Rib Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Rib Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,200 yellow perch (adult) and 1,591 walleye (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.