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Found Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, stained water

336Acres
21ftMax depth
11ftAverage depth
1Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Found is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
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, 21 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 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

1 public
  • Access at SE side of lake (off Kleppe Rd)Directions
Bottomsand 75% · muck 15% · gravel 5% · rock 5%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
Lake groupFound Lake Property Owners Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
1,680 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"
2023
1,677 walleye large fingerling, 6.4"
2022
84 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7"
2021
1,847 walleye large fingerling, 7.2"
2019
1,679 walleye large fingerling, 7.3"

The DNR has 26 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
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

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 Found

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lost LakeVilas1.854420 ft
Stella LakeVilas1.9919 ft
Little Saint Germain LakeVilas2.398053 ft
Moon LakeVilas2.413138 ft
Alma LakeVilas3.15818 ft
Pickerel LakeVilas3.229326 ft
Finley LakeVilas3.310726 ft
Big Saint Germain LakeVilas3.41,61742 ft

Found questions

How deep is Found Lake?

Found Lake is 21 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 336 acres.

What fish are in Found Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Found Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at SE side of lake (off Kleppe Rd).

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Found Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Found Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Found Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,680 walleye (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 2026-10-07.