Today on Presque Isle
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Presque Isle is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
WalleyeCommon7.3
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
LargemouthPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 | 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 |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 18" min · 1 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- Wilderness Park (off Bay View Rd.)Directions
- Access at S end of lakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 348 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2021 | 291 muskellunge large fingerling, 10" |
| 2019 | 311 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.2" |
| 2017 | 195 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.9" |
| 2015 | 320 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7" |
The DNR has 11 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 detailsRusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Presque Isle
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Catches & reportsLakes near Presque Isle
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katinka LakeVilas | 1.3 | 172 | 60 ft |
| Averill LakeVilas | 1.5 | 71 | 5 ft |
| Carlin LakeVilas | 1.6 | 153 | 36 ft |
| Minonk LakeVilas | 2 | 95 | 27 ft |
| Van Vliet LakeVilas | 2.3 | 220 | 13 ft |
| Mermaid LakeVilas | 2.4 | 60 | 35 ft |
| Birch LakeVilas | 2.8 | 528 | 45 ft |
| Papoose LakeVilas | 2.8 | 428 | 65 ft |
Presque Isle questions
How deep is Presque Isle Lake?
Presque Isle Lake is 103 feet at its deepest. It covers 1,165 acres.
What fish are in Presque Isle Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Presque Isle Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Wilderness Park (off Bay View Rd.) and Access at S end of lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Presque Isle Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Presque Isle Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Presque Isle Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 348 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.