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Harris Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, clear water

534Acres
57ftMax depth
24ftAverage depth
1Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Harris is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
MuskyCommon6.6
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1
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, 57 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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
Bottomsand 70% · gravel 25% · muck 5%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
Lake groupHarris Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
20,603 walleye small fingerling, 1.5"
2023
19,677 walleye small fingerling, 1.7"
2022
18,683 walleye small fingerling, 2.07"

The DNR has 18 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

Curly-Leaf Pondweed

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 Harris

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Rainbow LakeVilas1.314636 ft
Rock LakeVilas1.812218 ft
North Turtle LakeVilas2.836958 ft
Murphy LakeVilas2.98152 ft
Birch LakeVilas352845 ft
Minonk LakeVilas3.19527 ft
Lake AdeladeVilas3.26069 ft
No Mans LakeVilas3.422531 ft

Harris questions

How deep is Harris Lake?

Harris Lake is 57 feet at its deepest, and 24 feet deep on average. It covers 534 acres.

What fish are in Harris Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Harris Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at East End Of Lake.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Harris Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Harris Lake?

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

Is Harris Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 20,603 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 2026-10-07.