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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Sparkling is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.0
MuskyCommon6.4
SmallmouthCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9How 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 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 | 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- Carry-InDirections
- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,051 walleye small fingerling, 1.63" |
| 2023 | 5,968 walleye small fingerling, 1.58" |
| 2021 | 5,495 walleye small fingerling, 1.92" 1,887 ciscoes & whitefishes adult (field transfer), 9" |
| 2020 | 941 ciscoes & whitefishes adult (field transfer), 10" |
| 2019 | 8,679 walleye small fingerling, 2.1" |
The DNR has 36 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 detailsPurple Loosestrife · Rainbow Smelt · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Sparkling
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Catches & reportsLakes near Sparkling
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp LakeVilas | 1.7 | 59 | 31 ft |
| Vandercook LakeVilas | 1.9 | 95 | 33 ft |
| Mann LakeVilas | 2.4 | 261 | 18 ft |
| Diamond LakeVilas | 2.5 | 122 | 40 ft |
| Trout LakeVilas | 2.6 | 3,816 | 117 ft |
| Little Spider LakeVilas | 2.6 | 235 | 23 ft |
| Little John LakeVilas | 2.7 | 166 | 19 ft |
| East Ellerson LakeVilas | 2.7 | 136 | 26 ft |
Sparkling questions
How deep is Sparkling Lake?
Sparkling Lake is 60 feet at its deepest. It covers 157 acres.
What fish are in Sparkling Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Sparkling Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Carry-In and Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sparkling Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Sparkling Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Sparkling Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 6,051 walleye (small 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.