Today on Fowler
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked5.4
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
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 | 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
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 495 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2022 | 497 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2020 | 483 walleye large fingerling, 8.4" |
| 2018 | 483 walleye large fingerling, 8" 1,370 rainbow trout yearling, 10.1" |
| 2017 | 1,168 rainbow trout yearling, 9.6" 1,536 brown trout yearling, 9.2" |
The DNR has 13 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 · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Fowler
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Catches & reportsLakes near Fowler
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac La BelleWaukesha | 1.6 | 1,164 | 45 ft |
| Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 767 | 62 ft |
| Silver LakeWaukesha | 2.6 | 222 | 44 ft |
| Ashippun LakeWaukesha | 3.2 | 84 | 40 ft |
| Okauchee LakeWaukesha | 3.5 | 1,187 | 94 ft |
| Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 3.9 | 133 | 53 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 4 | 90 | 43 ft |
| Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha | 4.4 | 109 | 40 ft |
Fowler questions
How deep is Fowler Lake?
Fowler Lake is 50 feet at its deepest. It covers 97 acres.
What fish are in Fowler Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Fowler Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Fowler Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Fowler Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Fowler Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 495 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.