Today on Gilmore
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Gilmore is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0How 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 DNRTap 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayJune 20, 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 Near Narrows TrlDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2021 | 2,000 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
| 2016 | 1,397 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2014 | 1,679 walleye large fingerling, 5.5" |
| 2012 | 1,855 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2010 | 13,615 walleye small fingerling, 1.75" |
The DNR has 24 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Gilmore
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Catches & reportsLakes near Gilmore
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice LakeWashburn | 0.8 | 132 | 11 ft |
| Pokegama LakeWashburn | 2.1 | 453 | 23 ft |
| Miles LakeWashburn | 2.6 | 64 | 19 ft |
| Minong Flowage*(L Nancy)Douglas | 2.9 | 1,564 | 21 ft |
| Horseshoe LakeWashburn | 2.9 | 194 | 21 ft |
| Lower Kimball LakeWashburn | 3 | 129 | 6 ft |
| Middle Kimball LakeWashburn | 3 | 98 | 77 ft |
| Big Bass LakeWashburn | 3.2 | 203 | 27 ft |
Gilmore questions
How deep is Gilmore Lake?
Gilmore Lake is 36 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 371 acres.
What fish are in Gilmore Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and panfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Gilmore Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access Near Narrows Trl.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Gilmore Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Gilmore Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Gilmore Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 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.