Today on Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon · stocked7.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
PerchPanfish, present · stocked5.1
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked5.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1How 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 2026-10-08| 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| 2025 | 2,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 3" 1,650 walleye large fingerling, 8" 2,000 black crappie large fingerling, 2" |
| 2024 | 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 6" 1,000 largemouth bass yearling, 3" 1,800 black crappie yearling, 3" |
| 2023 | 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" 1,000 largemouth bass yearling, 4" 1,400 black crappie small fingerling, 3" |
| 2022 | 900 walleye large fingerling, 7" 1,200 largemouth bass large fingerling, 4" 1,500 black crappie small fingerling, 3" |
| 2021 | 1,300 walleye large fingerling, 7" 1,800 largemouth bass small fingerling, 4" |
The DNR has 9 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 detailsAsiatic Clam (Corbicula)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)
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Catches & reportsLakes near Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Lake, UpperWaukesha | 0.4 | 107 | 29 ft |
| Potter LakeWalworth | 2.6 | 162 | 26 ft |
| Lake BuelahWalworth | 3 | 834 | 58 ft |
| Army LakeWalworth | 3.5 | 78 | 17 ft |
| Spring LakeWaukesha | 4.3 | 105 | 22 ft |
| Eagle Spring Lake (Eagle L)Waukesha | 4.7 | 311 | 8 ft |
| Lulu LakeWalworth | 5.4 | 84 | 40 ft |
| Booth LakeWalworth | 5.6 | 113 | 24 ft |
Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt) questions
How deep is Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)?
Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt) is 12 feet at its deepest, and 4 feet deep on average. It covers 373 acres.
What fish are in Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and panfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt)?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Phantom Lake, Lower (Howitt) stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 yellow perch (large fingerling), 1,650 walleye (large fingerling) and 2,000 black crappie (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 2026-10-08.