Today on Whitewater
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
PerchPanfish, abundant · stocked9.1
CrappiePanfish, abundant · stocked9.1
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.1
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Whitewater on 2 sheets.
Tap 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 2026-10-07| 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- Kettle Moraine State Forest-SUDirections
- Cruise Lane AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,260 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2024 | 741 yellow perch yearling, 5" |
| 2023 | 960 yellow perch large fingerling, 4" 6,272 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" 800 black crappie large fingerling, 4" |
| 2021 | 700 yellow perch large fingerling, 4" 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" 6,252 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" |
| 2019 | 3,333 yellow perch yearling, 4" 6,252 walleye large fingerling, 7.12" 49 northern pike yearling, 11" |
The DNR has 20 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 · Yellow Iris · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Whitewater
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Catches & reportsLakes near Whitewater
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice LakeWalworth | 1.1 | 137 | 10 ft |
| Turtle LakeWalworth | 2.2 | 140 | 35 ft |
| Lake LorraineWalworth | 2.5 | 133 | 8 ft |
| North LakeWalworth | 3.2 | 191 | 11 ft |
| Tripp Lake (Trapp)Walworth | 4.9 | 113 | 8 ft |
| Cravath LakeWalworth | 5.2 | 68 | 10 ft |
| Middle LakeWalworth | 6.4 | 259 | 42 ft |
| Green LakeWalworth | 6.5 | 311 | 55 ft |
Whitewater questions
How deep is Whitewater Lake?
Whitewater Lake is 35 feet at its deepest. It covers 625 acres.
What fish are in Whitewater Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Whitewater Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Kettle Moraine State Forest-SU and Cruise Lane Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Whitewater Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Whitewater Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Whitewater Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 6,260 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.