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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.8
BluegillPanfish, common · stocked7.3
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.3
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked4.8How 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 | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 5 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 |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 560 yellow perch adult, 6.5" 10,600 fathead minnow adult, 2" 1,000 bluegill adult, 5" 242 black crappie adult, 5" |
| 2023 | 1,000 yellow perch adult, 7" 100 walleye large fingerling, 6" 2,244 fathead minnow adult, 3" 435 bluegill adult, 5" |
| 2022 | 1,000 yellow perch yearling, 7" 530 walleye large fingerling, 7" 257 black crappie large fingerling, 5" |
| 2021 | 1,107 yellow perch adult, 6.5" 440 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" 430 black crappie large fingerling, 3.5" |
| 2020 | 858 yellow perch large fingerling, 7" 513 walleye large fingerling, 7" 455 black crappie adult, 5" |
The DNR has 4 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wallace
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wallace
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton PondWashington | 1.5 | 67 | 5 ft |
| Smith LakeWashington | 2.2 | 86 | 5 ft |
| Green LakeWashington | 3 | 71 | 37 ft |
| Lucas LakeWashington | 4.1 | 78 | 15 ft |
| Silver Lake (Paradise Valley)Washington | 5.1 | 118 | 47 ft |
| Little Cedar LakeWashington | 6.2 | 246 | 56 ft |
| Cedar LakeWashington | 6.9 | 932 | 105 ft |
| Lake TwelveWashington | 7.2 | 53 | 20 ft |
Wallace questions
How deep is Wallace Lake?
Wallace Lake is 35 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 54 acres.
What fish are in Wallace Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wallace Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wallace Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wallace Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Wallace Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 560 yellow perch (adult), 10,600 fathead minnow (adult), 1,000 bluegill (adult) and 242 black crappie (adult).
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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.