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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
LargemouthAbundant8.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
SmallmouthPresent · stocked5.1How 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| 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 | 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
2 public- Access Nr County Hwy FDirections
- Access at End Of 396th AveDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 4,591 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" |
| 2024 | 2,700 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2023 | 6,002 walleye large fingerling, 7.05" 1,400 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 4" |
| 2022 | 1,630 walleye large fingerling, 7" 1,630 smallmouth bass large fingerling, 4" |
| 2021 | 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 7" 4,590 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" 1,500 smallmouth bass yearling, 4" |
The DNR has 12 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Powers
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Catches & reportsLakes near Powers
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict LakeWalworth | 0.8 | 78 | 38 ft |
| Lake MaryKenosha | 2.6 | 297 | 33 ft |
| Elizabeth LakeKenosha | 3 | 638 | 32 ft |
| Pell LakeWalworth | 3.1 | 86 | 13 ft |
| Dyer LakeKenosha | 4.1 | 56 | 13 ft |
| Lilly LakeKenosha | 4.5 | 87 | 22 ft |
| Bohner LakeRacine | 5.7 | 135 | 30 ft |
| Silver LakeKenosha | 7.4 | 464 | 43 ft |
Powers questions
How deep is Powers Lake?
Powers Lake is 33 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 451 acres.
What fish are in Powers Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Powers Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access Nr County Hwy F and Access at End Of 396th Ave.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Powers Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Powers Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Powers Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 4,591 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 2026-10-07.