Today on Gilbert
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
SmallmouthCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
PerchPanfish, present · stocked4.9
CrappiePanfish, present · stocked4.9
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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
1 public- Access of 23rd RoadDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,211 walleye small fingerling, 6" |
| 2023 | 1,200 yellow perch large fingerling, 3" 1,200 black crappie large fingerling, 3" |
| 2022 | 800 walleye yearling, 7" 44,000 fathead minnow adult, 2" |
| 2020 | 400 walleye fall yearling, 8" |
| 2019 | 600 yellow perch yearling, 6" 29,996 fathead minnow yearling, 2" 600 black crappie yearling, 4" |
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 · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native) · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Gilbert
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Catches & reportsLakes near Gilbert
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine LakeWaushara | 1.4 | 143 | 48 ft |
| Twin LakeWaushara | 2.2 | 93 | 13 ft |
| Long LakeWaushara | 2.2 | 272 | 71 ft |
| Wilson LakeWaushara | 2.6 | 81 | 12 ft |
| Kusel LakeWaushara | 2.9 | 79 | 29 ft |
| Round LakeWaushara | 3.5 | 63 | 19 ft |
| Hills LakeWaushara | 4.2 | 133 | 22 ft |
| Lake NapowanWaushara | 4.6 | 51 | 18 ft |
Gilbert questions
How deep is Gilbert Lake?
Gilbert Lake is 65 feet at its deepest. It covers 139 acres.
What fish are in Gilbert Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Gilbert Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access of 23rd Road.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Gilbert Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Gilbert Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Gilbert Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,211 walleye (small 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.