Today on Stormy
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Stormy is best for
DNR data
SmallmouthCommon6.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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| 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 19 brown trout small fingerling, 3" 2,901 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2024 | 3,038 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2023 | 48 brown trout large fingerling, 3" 3,332 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2022 | 2,744 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2021 | 2,699 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
The DNR has 4 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish · Spiny Waterflea
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Stormy
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Catches & reportsLakes near Stormy
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Buckatabon LakeVilas | 2 | 352 | 16 ft |
| Little Tamarack FlowageVilas | 2.1 | 200 | 16 ft |
| Upper Buckatabon LakeVilas | 3 | 494 | 47 ft |
| Marshall LakeVilas | 3 | 87 | 17 ft |
| Deer LakeVilas | 3 | 65 | 24 ft |
| Heart LakeVilas | 3.4 | 59 | 15 ft |
| Hunter LakeVilas | 3.6 | 184 | 40 ft |
| Clair LakeVilas | 4.1 | 51 | 15 ft |
Stormy questions
How deep is Stormy Lake?
Stormy Lake is 63 feet at its deepest, and 33 feet deep on average. It covers 523 acres.
What fish are in Stormy Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), trout (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Stormy Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Stormy Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Stormy Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Stormy Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 19 brown trout (small fingerling) and 2,901 brown trout (yearling).
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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.