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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Crab is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
WalleyeCommon7.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Crab on 3 sheets.
Tap 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 | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AcessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 227 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.5" |
| 2018 | 237 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2016 | 237 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.8" |
| 2014 | 238 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2012 | 474 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.2" |
The DNR has 31 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 detailsRusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Crab
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Local dealsLocal bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business
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Catches & reportsLakes near Crab
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crab LakeVilas | 0.9 | 56 | 35 ft |
| Little Crab LakeVilas | 0.9 | 76 | 26 ft |
| Sanford LakeVilas | 1.6 | 88 | 42 ft |
| Round LakeVilas | 1.7 | 116 | 25 ft |
| Belle LakeVilas | 1.7 | 53 | 30 ft |
| Armour LakeVilas | 1.8 | 320 | 56 ft |
| Van Vliet LakeVilas | 1.8 | 220 | 13 ft |
| Jenny LakeVilas | 1.9 | 59 | 32 ft |
Crab questions
How deep is Crab Lake?
Crab Lake is 60 feet at its deepest, and 22 feet deep on average. It covers 909 acres.
What fish are in Crab Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Crab Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Acess.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Crab Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Crab Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Crab Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 227 muskellunge (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.