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Stratton Lake

Waupaca County · warm-water, clear water

63Acres
42ftMax depth
10ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Stratton is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.3
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8
TroutPresent3.8
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, 42 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
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 · 10 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 80% · sand 15% · gravel 5%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupStratton Lake Property Owners Association

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

Asiatic Clam (Corbicula) · Banded Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · 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 Stratton

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Long LakeWaupaca2.110476 ft
Columbia LakeWaupaca2.68172 ft
Round LakeWaupaca3.38067 ft
Rainbow LakeWaupaca3.811695 ft
Spencer LakeWaupaca3.96953 ft
Sunset LakeWaupaca48963 ft
Pine LakeWaushara4.214348 ft
Twin LakeWaushara4.49313 ft

Stratton questions

How deep is Stratton Lake?

Stratton Lake is 42 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 63 acres.

What fish are in Stratton Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Stratton Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Stratton Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Stratton 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.