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Miner Lake

Waupaca County · warm-water, clear water

39Acres
52ftMax depth
24ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Miner is best for

DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.7
BluegillPanfish, common6.2
PerchPanfish, common6.2
CrappiePanfish, common6.2
Northern pikeCommon6.2
WalleyePresent4.3
MuskyPresent3.7
TroutPresent3.7
SturgeonPresent3.7
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Miner.

✕ Deepest spot, 52 ft

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
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 85% · sand 10% · gravel 5%
Lake groupWaupaca Chain O Lakes Association Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Protection and Rehab Dist

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 · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel

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 Miner

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Columbia LakeWaupaca0.58172 ft
Round LakeWaupaca0.78067 ft
Long LakeWaupaca0.910476 ft
Rainbow LakeWaupaca1.211695 ft
Sunset LakeWaupaca1.48963 ft
Stratton LakeWaupaca2.78742 ft
Old Taylor LakeWaupaca2.85517 ft
Spencer LakeWaupaca46953 ft

Miner questions

How deep is Miner Lake?

Miner Lake is 52 feet at its deepest, and 24 feet deep on average. It covers 39 acres.

What fish are in Miner Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common), musky (present), trout (present), walleye (present) and sturgeon (present).

Where is the boat launch on Miner Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Miner Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Miner Lake?

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

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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.