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Kinney Lake

Waupaca County · warm-water, stained water

66Acres
9ftMax depth
5ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Kinney is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthPresent3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8
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, 9 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayOpen All YearOpen
Bass14" min · 5 a dayOpen All YearOpen
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottommuck 90% · sand 10%

Stocking

DNR records
2016
1,647 northern pike large fingerling, 7.7"
3,907 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.2"
5,670 bluegill large fingerling, 0.5"
2011
1,708 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3"

The DNR has 8 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

Banded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

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 Kinney

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Marion MillpondWaupaca3.310812 ft
Pigeon LakeWaupaca9.316310 ft
North LakeWaupaca10.16940 ft
Graham LakeWaupaca11.15129 ft
Hatch LakeWaupaca11.310612 ft
Iola LakeWaupaca12.52069 ft
Manawa MillpondWaupaca13.119212 ft
Lake HelenPortage13.97818 ft

Kinney questions

How deep is Kinney Lake?

Kinney Lake is 9 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 66 acres.

What fish are in Kinney Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Kinney Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Kinney Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Kinney Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.

Is Kinney Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2016 the DNR and partners stocked 1,647 northern pike (large fingerling), 3,907 largemouth bass (large fingerling) and 5,670 bluegill (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.