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Shishebogama Lake

Oneida & Vilas counties · cool-water, stained water

700Acres
42ftMax depth
2Public launches
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What Shishebogama is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1
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

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 42 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 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
BassNo size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25, 25 panfish of any size may be kept, except 5 or fewer can be bluegill and pumpkinseed over 7 inchesOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
  • Shishebogama Lake Shishebogama Drive Boat AccessDirections
  • Shishebogama Lake Pointview Drive AccessDirections
Bottomsand 55% · muck 20% · gravel 15% · rock 10%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupShishebogama & Gunlock Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records
2025
1,270 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
2024
1,030 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
2,500 walleye large fingerling, 6"
2023
2,000 walleye large fingerling, 7"
345 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2022
1,500 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
3,500 walleye large fingerling, 5"
2021
381 muskellunge large fingerling, 12"

The DNR has 23 fish surveys on file for this lake.

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

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed

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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Shishebogama

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Gunlock LakeVilas1.125026 ft
Marion LakeOneida1.66210 ft
Wyandock LakeVilas1.68847 ft
Sunday LakeOneida1.88843 ft
Whitefish LakeVilas1.919640 ft
Mercer LakeOneida2.125723 ft
Franklin LakeOneida2.816125 ft
Jerms LakeVilas2.87238 ft

Shishebogama questions

How deep is Shishebogama Lake?

Shishebogama Lake is 42 feet at its deepest. It covers 700 acres.

What fish are in Shishebogama Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Shishebogama Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Shishebogama Lake Shishebogama Drive Boat Access and Shishebogama Lake Pointview Drive Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Shishebogama Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Shishebogama Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Shishebogama Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,270 walleye (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.