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Erickson Lake

Vilas County · warm-water, stained water

110Acres
18ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Erickson is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Erickson.

✕ Deepest spot, 18 ft

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 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

1 public
Bottomsand 80% · gravel 15% · rock 5%
Parks2

Stocking

DNR records
2021
3,841 walleye small fingerling, 2.05"
2020
3,824 walleye small fingerling, 2.16"
2019
2,734 walleye small fingerling, 2.32"
2018
2,723 walleye small fingerling, 1.6"

The DNR has 13 fish surveys on file for this lake.

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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Erickson

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Roach LakeVilas0.95148 ft
Ross LakeVilas1.314614 ft
Bittersweet LakeVilas1.710431 ft
Big Arbor Vitae LakeVilas1.81,09041 ft
Little Arbor Vitae LakeVilas2.453432 ft
Fallison LakeVilas35343 ft
Trilby LakeVilas3.49212 ft
Mann LakeVilas3.526118 ft

Erickson questions

How deep is Erickson Lake?

Erickson Lake is 18 feet at its deepest. It covers 110 acres.

What fish are in Erickson Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (common).

Where is the boat launch on Erickson Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Boat Ramp.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Erickson Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Erickson Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Erickson Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 3,841 walleye (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 2026-10-08.