Today on Gunlock
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Gunlock is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
MuskyCommon6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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 | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25, 25 panfish of any size may be kept, except 5 or fewer can be bluegill and pumpkinseed over 7 inchesOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Along Sunrise Camp RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,293 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2024 | 1,004 walleye large fingerling, 5.5" |
| 2022 | 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2020 | 1,600 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2019 | 1,604 walleye large fingerling, 5.5" |
The DNR has 17 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Gunlock
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Catches & reportsLakes near Gunlock
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandock LakeVilas | 1 | 88 | 47 ft |
| Shishebogama LakeVilas | 1.1 | 716 | 42 ft |
| Whitefish LakeVilas | 1.8 | 196 | 40 ft |
| Sunday LakeOneida | 2.4 | 88 | 43 ft |
| Marion LakeOneida | 2.6 | 62 | 10 ft |
| Jerms LakeVilas | 2.6 | 72 | 38 ft |
| Fence LakeVilas | 2.8 | 3,555 | 86 ft |
| Mercer LakeOneida | 3.1 | 257 | 23 ft |
Gunlock questions
How deep is Gunlock Lake?
Gunlock Lake is 26 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 264 acres.
What fish are in Gunlock Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Gunlock Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Along Sunrise Camp Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Gunlock Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Gunlock Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Gunlock Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,293 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.