Today on Broken Bow
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Broken Bow is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Broken Bow.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2020 | 197 yellow perch small fingerling, 4" 195 largemouth bass large fingerling, 4" 200 bluegill small fingerling, 4" |
| 2019 | 300 largemouth bass large fingerling, 6" 150 black crappie large fingerling, 6" |
| 2018 | 148 black crappie yearling, 6" |
| 2017 | 300 largemouth bass large fingerling, 5" |
| 2015 | 300 largemouth bass yearling, 6" 3,700 bluegill yearling, 4" |
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, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass (Larger Than 15"), Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Broken Bow
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Catches & reportsLakes near Broken Bow
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe LakeVilas | 1.2 | 155 | 34 ft |
| Buckskin LakeVilas | 2 | 634 | 22 ft |
| Clear LakeOneida | 2 | 212 | 21 ft |
| Haskell LakeVilas | 2 | 97 | 50 ft |
| Mitten LakeVilas | 2.3 | 140 | 23 ft |
| Fuller LakeOneida | 2.5 | 101 | 4 ft |
| Little Crawling Stone LakeVilas | 2.8 | 107 | 44 ft |
| Booth LakeOneida | 2.9 | 207 | 34 ft |
Broken Bow questions
How deep is Broken Bow Lake?
Broken Bow Lake is 23 feet at its deepest. It covers 133 acres.
What fish are in Broken Bow Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Broken Bow Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Broken Bow Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Broken Bow Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2020 the DNR and partners stocked 197 yellow perch (small fingerling), 195 largemouth bass (large fingerling) and 200 bluegill (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.