Today on Irving
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent4.7How 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 publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Irving.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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- Boat RampDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 80 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2" |
| 2023 | 105 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" |
| 2022 | 116 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.8" |
| 2018 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.6" |
| 2017 | 64 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.8" |
The DNR has 13 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 17")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Irving
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Catches & reportsLakes near Irving
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Star LakeVilas | 1 | 93 | 9 ft |
| Ballard LakeVilas | 1.2 | 505 | 25 ft |
| Lone Tree LakeVilas | 1.7 | 121 | 16 ft |
| Lake LauraVilas | 1.7 | 599 | 43 ft |
| Partridge LakeVilas | 2 | 234 | 19 ft |
| Dorothy Dunn LakeVilas | 2.3 | 70 | 22 ft |
| Star LakeVilas | 2.3 | 1,206 | 68 ft |
| White Birch LakeVilas | 2.4 | 117 | 27 ft |
Irving questions
How deep is Irving Lake?
Irving Lake is 8 feet at its deepest. It covers 419 acres.
What fish are in Irving Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Irving Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Boat Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Irving Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Irving Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Irving Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 80 muskellunge (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.