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Duck Lake

Vilas County · river-fed, with current

106Acres
20ftMax depth
10ftAverage depth
0Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Duck is best for

DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.5
MuskyCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthPresent3.9
SmallmouthPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 20 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
WalleyeNo size limit · keep none 14–18" · 1 over 18" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

0 public
    Bottommuck 70% · sand 30%
    WaterEutrophic, low clarity
    Lake groupEagle River Chain Lakes Association

    Before you go

    DNR
    How often it's safe to eat

    This 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 details
    Invasive species here

    Banded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish

    Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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    Catches & reports

    Lakes near Duck

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Yellow Birch LakeVilas0.820223 ft
    Otter LakeVilas0.821730 ft
    Eagle LakeVilas1.657234 ft
    Silver LakeVilas1.76119 ft
    Harmony LakeVilas2.38813 ft
    Spirit LakeVilas2.48020 ft
    Scattering Rice LakeVilas2.426717 ft
    Dollar LakeVilas2.410515 ft

    Duck questions

    How deep is Duck Lake?

    Duck Lake is 20 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 106 acres.

    What fish are in Duck Lake?

    The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Duck Lake?

    A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

    What is the walleye limit on Duck Lake?

    No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 1 over 18" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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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.