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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- AccessDirections
- Access at Landing RoadDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 3,526 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2022 | 3,764 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2021 | 13,174 walleye small fingerling, 1.84" |
| 2020 | 14,464 walleye small fingerling, 2.1" |
The DNR has 28 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Anvil
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Catches & reportsLakes near Anvil
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nunemile LakeForest | 2.3 | 91 | 5 ft |
| Franklin LakeForest | 3.1 | 892 | 46 ft |
| Imogene LakeVilas | 3.4 | 66 | 41 ft |
| Lower Ninemile LakeVilas | 3.5 | 646 | 5 ft |
| Bass LakeVilas | 3.8 | 266 | 15 ft |
| Pat Shay LakeForest | 3.9 | 120 | 5 ft |
| Carpenter LakeVilas | 4 | 333 | 16 ft |
| Kentuck LakeForest | 4.2 | 957 | 40 ft |
Anvil questions
How deep is Anvil Lake?
Anvil Lake is 32 feet at its deepest, and 19 feet deep on average. It covers 377 acres.
What fish are in Anvil Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (common), panfish (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Anvil Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access and Access at Landing Road.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Anvil Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Anvil Lake?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Anvil Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 3,526 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 2026-10-08.