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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.9
PerchPanfish, abundant7.9
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.9
LargemouthAbundant7.9
Northern pikeCommon6.4How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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- Access Off County Hwy LDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2019 | 300 northern pike large fingerling, 12.5" 317 northern pike large fingerling, 9.4" |
| 2017 | 292 northern pike large fingerling, 7.9" |
| 2015 | 269 northern pike large fingerling, 8.9" |
| 2013 | 257 northern pike large fingerling, 8.9" |
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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern 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 Potter
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Catches & reportsLakes near Potter
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army LakeWalworth | 1.7 | 78 | 17 ft |
| Lake BuelahWalworth | 2.1 | 834 | 58 ft |
| Phantom Lake, UpperWaukesha | 2.2 | 107 | 29 ft |
| Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)Waukesha | 2.9 | 433 | 12 ft |
| Booth LakeWalworth | 4.3 | 113 | 24 ft |
| Lulu LakeWalworth | 5.3 | 84 | 40 ft |
| Eagle Spring Lake (Eagle L)Waukesha | 5.3 | 311 | 8 ft |
| Buena LakeRacine | 6.8 | 108 | 8 ft |
Potter questions
How deep is Potter Lake?
Potter Lake is 26 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 155 acres.
What fish are in Potter Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (abundant) and northern pike (common).
Where is the boat launch on Potter Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access Off County Hwy L.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Potter Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Potter Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Potter Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2019 the DNR and partners stocked 300 northern pike (large fingerling) and 317 northern pike (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.