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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat White is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.3
PerchPanfish, present · stocked5.2
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
LargemouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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 DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 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 · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
2 public- Access Off Waukaunaka StDirections
- Access at The End Of Park AveDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 2,500 yellow perch large fingerling, 3.5" |
| 2018 | 73,366 bluegill large fingerling, 1.25" |
| 2017 | 19,200 fathead minnow adult, 2.5" |
| 2015 | 2,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" 104,999 fathead minnow fry, 2" |
| 2014 | 365 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 300 walleye large fingerling, 7" 34,000 fathead minnow yearling, 2" |
The DNR has 28 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Flowering Rush · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on White
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Catches & reportsLakes near White
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weyauwega LakeWaupaca | 2.9 | 251 | 10 ft |
| Bear LakeWaupaca | 3.3 | 194 | 62 ft |
| Partridge Crop LakeWaupaca | 3.8 | 243 | 8 ft |
| Colic BayouWaupaca | 4.5 | 51 | 24 ft |
| Vesey LakeWaupaca | 4.7 | 54 | 8 ft |
| Cincoe LakeWaupaca | 6.4 | 169 | 4 ft |
| Partridge LakeWaupaca | 6.6 | 1,124 | 6 ft |
| Manawa MillpondWaupaca | 7.2 | 192 | 12 ft |
White questions
How deep is White Lake?
White Lake is 10 feet at its deepest. It covers 1,064 acres.
What fish are in White Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on White Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access Off Waukaunaka St and Access at The End Of Park Ave.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish White Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on White Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is White Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,500 yellow perch (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 2026-10-07.