Today on Laura
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Laura is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 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
2 public- Access off W Lake Laura RoadDirections
- Access off Deerfoot RoadDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,904 walleye large fingerling, 6.55" |
| 2023 | 6,272 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2022 | 169 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.8" |
| 2021 | 21,955 walleye small fingerling, 1.84" |
| 2020 | 21,380 walleye small fingerling, 2.1" |
The DNR has 34 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Phragmites (non-native)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Laura
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Catches & reportsLakes near Laura
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving LakeVilas | 1.7 | 403 | 8 ft |
| Little Star LakeVilas | 2.2 | 93 | 9 ft |
| Ballard LakeVilas | 2.9 | 505 | 25 ft |
| Star LakeVilas | 2.9 | 1,206 | 68 ft |
| Dorothy Dunn LakeVilas | 3 | 70 | 22 ft |
| Lone Tree LakeVilas | 3.2 | 121 | 16 ft |
| Partridge LakeVilas | 3.6 | 234 | 19 ft |
| White Birch LakeVilas | 4.1 | 117 | 27 ft |
Laura questions
How deep is Lake Laura?
Lake Laura is 43 feet at its deepest. It covers 628 acres.
What fish are in Lake Laura?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Laura?
There are 2 public launches: Access off W Lake Laura Road and Access off Deerfoot Road.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Laura?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Laura?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lake Laura stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 6,904 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.