Today on Ike Walton
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Ike Walton is best for
DNR data
WalleyePresent4.9
MuskyPresent4.3
BluegillPanfish, present4.3
PerchPanfish, present4.3
CrappiePanfish, present4.3
LargemouthPresent4.3
SmallmouthPresent4.3How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Ike Walton on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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 |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Ramp - W Side Of LakeDirections
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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsSpiny Waterflea
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Ike Walton
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Catches & reportsLakes near Ike Walton
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sand LakeVilas | 1.4 | 107 | 32 ft |
| Wild Rice LakeVilas | 2.1 | 379 | 26 ft |
| Big Crooked LakeVilas | 2.1 | 384 | 87 ft |
| Sunfish LakeVilas | 2.5 | 55 | 18 ft |
| White Sand LakeVilas | 2.5 | 1,229 | 63 ft |
| Lower Gresham LakeVilas | 2.7 | 149 | 12 ft |
| Little Trout LakeVilas | 3 | 978 | 98 ft |
| Middle Gresham LakeVilas | 3 | 53 | 17 ft |
Ike Walton questions
How deep is Ike Walton Lake?
Ike Walton Lake is 61 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 1,417 acres.
What fish are in Ike Walton Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Ike Walton Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Ramp - W Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Ike Walton Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Ike Walton Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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.