Today on Middle
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Middle is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Middle.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 1 over 18" · 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- Lauderdale LakesDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 5,180 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2023 | 5,180 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2021 | 5,326 walleye large fingerling, 8.27" |
| 2019 | 5,177 walleye large fingerling, 7.4" |
| 2017 | 5,168 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
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 · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Middle
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Catches & reportsLakes near Middle
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill LakeWalworth | 0.6 | 271 | 44 ft |
| Green LakeWalworth | 0.6 | 311 | 55 ft |
| Pleasant LakeWalworth | 1.5 | 155 | 29 ft |
| Lake WandawegaWalworth | 1.8 | 119 | 8 ft |
| North LakeWalworth | 3.7 | 191 | 11 ft |
| Peters LakeWalworth | 4 | 64 | 8 ft |
| Blue Spring LakeJefferson | 6.4 | 151 | 12 ft |
| Whitewater LakeWalworth | 6.4 | 640 | 38 ft |
Middle questions
How deep is Middle Lake?
Middle Lake is 40 feet at its deepest. It covers 259 acres.
What fish are in Middle Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Middle Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Lauderdale Lakes.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Middle Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Middle Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Middle Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 5,180 walleye (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 2026-10-08.