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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Seventeen is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
LargemouthPresent3.8How 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 Seventeen.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08 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
0 publicBefore 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 detailsIce on Seventeen
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Catches & reportsLakes near Seventeen
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge LakeVilas | 1.5 | 134 | 12 ft |
| Columbus LakeOneida | 2.2 | 670 | 26 ft |
| Denton LakeOneida | 2.3 | 50 | 22 ft |
| Kathan LakeOneida | 2.4 | 189 | 15 ft |
| One Stone LakeOneida | 2.6 | 83 | 39 ft |
| Long LakeOneida | 2.8 | 56 | 11 ft |
| Gordon LakeVilas | 2.8 | 50 | 18 ft |
| Arbutus LakeOneida | 3.1 | 78 | 20 ft |
Seventeen questions
How deep is Lake Seventeen?
Lake Seventeen is 8 feet at its deepest. It covers 61 acres.
What fish are in Lake Seventeen?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Seventeen?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Seventeen?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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.