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DNR data
WalleyePresent4.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Fish on 2 sheets.
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Access Hancock - Off Cty GDirections
- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2020 | 1,497 yellow perch yearling, 5" 1,199 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2016 | 1,500 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 1,500 walleye yearling, 8" |
The DNR has 7 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 · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Fish
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Catches & reportsLakes near Fish
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine LakeWaushara | 1.3 | 93 | 21 ft |
| West Branch Mill P.(White River)Waushara | 6.1 | 64 | 29 ft |
| Bass LakePortage | 9.3 | 55 | 16 ft |
| Wood LakeMarquette | 10.1 | 91 | 53 ft |
| Pleasant LakeMarquette | 10.1 | 127 | 30 ft |
| Witters LakeWaushara | 10.9 | 51 | 18 ft |
| Lake SharonMarquette | 11.2 | 58 | 30 ft |
| Crystal LakeMarquette | 12.3 | 124 | 60 ft |
Fish questions
How deep is Fish Lake?
Fish Lake is 37 feet at its deepest. It covers 153 acres.
What fish are in Fish Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Fish Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access Hancock - Off Cty G and Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Fish Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Fish Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Fish Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2020 the DNR and partners stocked 1,497 yellow perch (yearling) and 1,199 walleye (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.