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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
SmallmouthCommon6.5
LargemouthPresent4.0How 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 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| 2024 | 11,293 walleye small fingerling, 1.4" |
| 2022 | 10,197 walleye small fingerling, 2.07" |
| 2020 | 10,254 walleye small fingerling, 2.14" |
| 2018 | 9,421 walleye small fingerling, 2.12" 1,251 walleye small fingerling, 1.6" |
| 2016 | 10,670 walleye small fingerling, 2" |
The DNR has 8 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 · Chinese Mystery Snail
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wildcat
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wildcat
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Kitten LakeVilas | 0.6 | 55 | 22 ft |
| Grassy LakeVilas | 1.8 | 220 | 4 ft |
| Flora LakeVilas | 2 | 100 | 29 ft |
| Morton LakeVilas | 2.1 | 163 | 29 ft |
| Wolf LakeVilas | 2.5 | 393 | 28 ft |
| Oswego LakeVilas | 2.5 | 66 | 17 ft |
| Beaver LakeVilas | 2.7 | 68 | 20 ft |
| Fishtrap LakeVilas | 2.8 | 329 | 41 ft |
Wildcat questions
How deep is Wildcat Lake?
Wildcat Lake is 38 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 293 acres.
What fish are in Wildcat Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wildcat Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wildcat Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wildcat Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wildcat Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 11,293 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 2026-10-07.