Today on Little Arbor Vitae
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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- Boat LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 119 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 16,760 walleye small fingerling, 2.2" 3 muskellunge large fingerling, 14" |
| 2021 | 118 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" |
| 2020 | 16,792 walleye small fingerling, 2.16" |
| 2019 | 132 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.15" |
The DNR has 45 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 · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Little Arbor Vitae
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Catches & reportsLakes near Little Arbor Vitae
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrol LakeVilas | 1.3 | 352 | 27 ft |
| Bittersweet LakeVilas | 1.5 | 104 | 31 ft |
| Madeline LakeVilas | 1.5 | 159 | 17 ft |
| Big Arbor Vitae LakeVilas | 1.8 | 1,090 | 41 ft |
| Erickson LakeVilas | 2.4 | 106 | 18 ft |
| Clear LakeOneida | 2.9 | 846 | 95 ft |
| Ross LakeVilas | 3.1 | 146 | 14 ft |
| Arrowhead LakeVilas | 3.3 | 99 | 43 ft |
Little Arbor Vitae questions
How deep is Little Arbor Vitae Lake?
Little Arbor Vitae Lake is 32 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 480 acres.
What fish are in Little Arbor Vitae Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Little Arbor Vitae Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Boat Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Arbor Vitae Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Little Arbor Vitae Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Little Arbor Vitae Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 119 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.