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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
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
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 · 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
2 public- Access at Tn Rd 60Directions
- Access off N Star RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 150 muskellunge large fingerling, 10" |
| 2023 | 2,400 walleye large fingerling, 7" 151 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2021 | 3,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2019 | 3,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2017 | 2,992 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
The DNR has 10 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 detailsEurasian Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Deerskin
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Catches & reportsLakes near Deerskin
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger LakeVilas | 1 | 90 | 30 ft |
| Spirit LakeVilas | 1.5 | 80 | 20 ft |
| Harmony LakeVilas | 1.8 | 88 | 13 ft |
| Pine Island LakeVilas | 2.4 | 79 | 21 ft |
| Carpenter LakeVilas | 2.4 | 333 | 16 ft |
| Scattering Rice LakeVilas | 2.6 | 267 | 17 ft |
| Tambling LakeVilas | 3.1 | 169 | 11 ft |
| Pioneer LakeVilas | 3.4 | 427 | 27 ft |
Deerskin questions
How deep is Deerskin Lake?
Deerskin Lake is 18 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 301 acres.
What fish are in Deerskin Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Deerskin Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at Tn Rd 60 and Access off N Star Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Deerskin Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Deerskin Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Deerskin Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 150 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.