Today on Annabelle
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 2026-10-08| 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 | 18" min · 1 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 7,434 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" |
| 2023 | 984 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 20")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsPurple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Annabelle
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Catches & reportsLakes near Annabelle
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle LakeVilas | 0.6 | 53 | 30 ft |
| Rudolph LakeVilas | 1.2 | 79 | 26 ft |
| Lynx LakeVilas | 1.3 | 339 | 48 ft |
| Oxbow LakeVilas | 1.7 | 511 | 44 ft |
| Armour LakeVilas | 1.8 | 320 | 56 ft |
| Jenny LakeVilas | 1.9 | 59 | 32 ft |
| Horsehead LakeVilas | 2 | 234 | 24 ft |
| North Crab LakeVilas | 2 | 56 | 35 ft |
Annabelle questions
How deep is Annabelle Lake?
Annabelle Lake is 30 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 194 acres.
What fish are in Annabelle Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), walleye (common), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Annabelle Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Annabelle Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Annabelle Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Annabelle Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 7,434 walleye (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 2026-10-08.