Log in

Lake Ivanhoe

Walworth County · warm-water, stained water

46Acres
10ftMax depth
5ftAverage depth
1Public launches
Print free sheetPlan my trip

Today on Ivanhoe

· Tomorrow & the week: Lake Report or Premium →

Best fishing times

All fish
GoodFairSlow
Best today…

Times by species available in Premium

Wind & weather

National Weather Service
Loading today's forecast…

What Ivanhoe is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.2
PerchPanfish, common6.2
CrappiePanfish, common6.2
LargemouthPresent3.7
Northern pikePresent3.7
How 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 DNR

Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.

✕ Deepest spot, 10 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottommuck 80% · sand 20%

Stocking

DNR records
2012
92 northern pike large fingerling, 7.54"
1,136 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3.75"
2011
1,050 northern pike large fingerling, 8.1"
1,050 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3"
2010
1,050 northern pike large fingerling, 8.6"
1,050 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3.3"

The DNR has 7 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

Reviews

No reviews yet

Near Ivanhoe

Local deals

Local bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business

Ivanhoe board

Catches & reports

Lakes near Ivanhoe

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Pell LakeWalworth38613 ft
Dyer LakeKenosha3.15613 ft
Powers LakeWalworth3.645933 ft
Benedict LakeWalworth47838 ft
Bohner LakeRacine4.513530 ft
Lake MaryKenosha6.229733 ft
Elizabeth LakeKenosha6.563832 ft
Lilly LakeKenosha78722 ft

Ivanhoe questions

How deep is Lake Ivanhoe?

Lake Ivanhoe is 10 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 46 acres.

What fish are in Lake Ivanhoe?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Lake Ivanhoe?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Ivanhoe?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Lake Ivanhoe?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Lake Ivanhoe stocked?

Yes. In 2012 the DNR and partners stocked 92 northern pike (large fingerling) and 1,136 largemouth bass (large fingerling).

Fish it longer

Today's sheet is always free. Planning ahead takes a report or Premium.

Lake Sheet

Free
  • Today's best fishing times, all fish
  • Wind, weather, sun and moon
  • Depth map with depths labeled
  • Rules, license and species ratings
  • The printable two-page sheet

Lake Report

$19per lake
  • Your trip, up to 14 days
  • Pick your species
  • What to use, where, when and how, every day
  • Times by species on the bite clocks
Full Trip Guide + Report, $29. Adds where to stay, eat and drink, beaches, parks, groceries and local events.
Best for regulars

Premium

$59per season, billed yearly
  • Every lake, every day: times by species
  • Up to 25 full Lake Reports a season; more at $9 each or 25 for $49
  • Tomorrow and the week ahead on any lake
  • Stocking alerts for your lakes

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.