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Middle Gresham Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, stained water

97Acres
17ftMax depth
0Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Middle Gresham is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked5.4
MuskyPresent · stocked4.8
Northern pikePresent3.8
How 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 published

The DNR has no depth map online for Middle Gresham.

✕ Deepest spot, 17 ft

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

0 public
    Bottommuck 70% · sand 20% · gravel 10%
    Lake groupGresham Lakes Association

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2025
    30 muskellunge large fingerling, 8.5"
    2022
    1,000 walleye large fingerling, 6"
    20 muskellunge large fingerling, 12"

    Before you go

    DNR
    How often it's safe to eat

    This 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 details
    Invasive species here

    Eurasian Water-Milfoil

    Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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    Lakes near Middle Gresham

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Lower Gresham LakeVilas0.914912 ft
    Upper Gresham LakeVilas136632 ft
    Diamond LakeVilas1.812240 ft
    Day LakeVilas2.211748 ft
    Jag LakeVilas2.415814 ft
    Wild Rice LakeVilas2.437926 ft
    Edith LakeVilas35928 ft
    Ike Walton LakeVilas3.11,42461 ft

    Middle Gresham questions

    How deep is Middle Gresham Lake?

    Middle Gresham Lake is 17 feet at its deepest. It covers 97 acres.

    What fish are in Middle Gresham Lake?

    The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), musky (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Middle Gresham Lake?

    A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

    What is the walleye limit on Middle Gresham Lake?

    15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

    Is Middle Gresham Lake stocked?

    Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 30 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 2026-10-08.