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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Trout is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
PerchPanfish, common6.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9
LargemouthPresent4.4How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 4
The DNR drew Trout on 4 sheets.
Tap 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" 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
3 public- HWY M and North Campground AccessDirections
- South AccessDirections
- Access at Ben Bendrick (Lake Shore) DriveDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 132,010 walleye small fingerling, 1.58" 964 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2" |
| 2024 | 15,753 lake trout yearling, 7.2" |
| 2023 | 96,380 walleye small fingerling, 1.73" 965 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" 15,736 lake trout yearling, 7.1" |
| 2021 | 96,510 walleye small fingerling, 2.04" 411 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2020 | 25,573 lake trout yearling, 7.8" |
The DNR has 84 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 detailsBanded 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 Trout
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Catches & reportsLakes near Trout
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allequash LakeVilas | 2 | 426 | 24 ft |
| Diamond LakeVilas | 2.1 | 122 | 40 ft |
| Day LakeVilas | 2.2 | 117 | 48 ft |
| Little John LakeVilas | 2.3 | 166 | 19 ft |
| Sparkling LakeVilas | 2.6 | 127 | 64 ft |
| Big Muskellunge LakeVilas | 3.2 | 930 | 70 ft |
| Mann LakeVilas | 3.5 | 261 | 18 ft |
| Edith LakeVilas | 3.6 | 59 | 28 ft |
Trout questions
How deep is Trout Lake?
Trout Lake is 117 feet at its deepest, and 49 feet deep on average. It covers 3,864 acres.
What fish are in Trout Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), trout (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Trout Lake?
There are 3 public launches: HWY M and North Campground Access, South Access and Access at Ben Bendrick (Lake Shore) Drive.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Trout Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Trout Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Trout Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 132,010 walleye (small fingerling) and 964 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.