Upper Kelly Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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What Upper Kelly is best for

DNR data

BluegillPanfish, abundant · stocked

8.5

PerchPanfish, abundant · stocked

8.5

CrappiePanfish, abundant · stocked

8.5

LargemouthPresent

3.5

How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 31 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08

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

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public

Access off S Kurtz RoadDirections

Bottommuck 95% · sand 5%

Lake groupKelly Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records

2024	160 yellow perch yearling, 5" 100 channel catfish yearling, 9" 160 bluegill yearling, 4" 160 black crappie yearling, 5"
2021	53 northern pike large fingerling, 8.3"
2019	140 northern pike large fingerling, 8.43"
2018	127 northern pike large fingerling, 9.3"
2017	22 northern pike large fingerling, 9"

The DNR has 2 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

Invasive species here

Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native)

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Upper Kelly

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Bass Bay LakeWaukesha	3.9	100	23 ft
Little Muskego LakeWaukesha	4.2	506	65 ft
Big Muskego LakeWaukesha	5	2,260	4 ft
Lake DenoonWaukesha	8.3	162	55 ft
Wind LakeRacine	8.9	936	50 ft
Long LakeRacine	9.3	88	27 ft
Waubeesee LakeRacine	9.9	129	75 ft
Tichigan LakeRacine	11.1	1,132	65 ft

Upper Kelly questions

How deep is Upper Kelly Lake?

Upper Kelly Lake is 31 feet at its deepest. It covers 13 acres.

What fish are in Upper Kelly Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant) and largemouth bass (present).

Where is the boat launch on Upper Kelly Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access off S Kurtz Road.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Upper Kelly Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Upper Kelly Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Upper Kelly Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 160 yellow perch (yearling), 100 channel catfish (yearling), 160 bluegill (yearling) and 160 black crappie (yearling).

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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.

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