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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Cravath is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common · stocked7.3
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.3
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.3
Northern pikePresent · stocked4.8
LargemouthPresent3.8How 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| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 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| 2023 | 500 yellow perch large fingerling, 4" 700 northern pike small fingerling, 2.3" 999 golden shiner adult, 3" 100 bluegill fall yearling, 5" 600 black crappie small fingerling, 2" |
| 2022 | 500 yellow perch small fingerling 259 northern pike large fingerling, 11.3" 999 golden shiner adult 100 bluegill yearling 600 black crappie small fingerling |
| 2019 | 818 northern pike small fingerling, 2.02" |
| 2017 | 759 northern pike small fingerling, 2.32" |
| 2015 | 680 northern pike small fingerling, 3" |
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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Cravath
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Catches & reportsLakes near Cravath
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Lake (Trapp)Walworth | 0.7 | 113 | 8 ft |
| Rice LakeWalworth | 4.1 | 137 | 10 ft |
| Whitewater LakeWalworth | 4.8 | 640 | 38 ft |
| Lake LorraineWalworth | 6.4 | 133 | 8 ft |
| Blue Spring LakeJefferson | 7.1 | 151 | 12 ft |
| Turtle LakeWalworth | 7.4 | 140 | 35 ft |
| North LakeWalworth | 7.4 | 191 | 11 ft |
| Green LakeWalworth | 8.8 | 311 | 55 ft |
Cravath questions
How deep is Cravath Lake?
Cravath Lake is 10 feet at its deepest, and 3 feet deep on average. It covers 70 acres.
What fish are in Cravath Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Cravath Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Cravath Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Cravath Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Cravath Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 500 yellow perch (large fingerling), 700 northern pike (small fingerling), 999 golden shiner (adult), 100 bluegill (fall yearling) and 600 black crappie (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.