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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 | 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 |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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- RampDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 2,192 walleye large fingerling, 6" 77 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2023 | 3,000 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2019 | 3,497 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2018 | 85 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2016 | 85 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.8" |
The DNR has 16 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 18")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Lynx
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lynx
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny LakeVilas | 0.9 | 59 | 32 ft |
| Rudolph LakeVilas | 0.9 | 79 | 26 ft |
| Belle LakeVilas | 1.1 | 53 | 30 ft |
| Annabelle LakeVilas | 1.3 | 213 | 30 ft |
| Flora LakeVilas | 1.4 | 100 | 29 ft |
| Sanford LakeVilas | 1.5 | 88 | 42 ft |
| Little Crab LakeVilas | 2.1 | 76 | 26 ft |
| Bear LakeVilas | 2.2 | 76 | 30 ft |
Lynx questions
How deep is Lynx Lake?
Lynx Lake is 48 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 307 acres.
What fish are in Lynx Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lynx Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lynx Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lynx Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lynx Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,192 walleye (large fingerling) and 77 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.