Today on Poygan
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Poygan is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.4
PerchPanfish, abundant8.4
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.4
WalleyeCommon7.5
LargemouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9
MuskyPresent · stocked5.4
SmallmouthPresent4.4How 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 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybridOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | See specific species regulations in this groupOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
6 public- County Landing North - Off Richter LnDirections
- County AccessDirections
- Badger Drive RampDirections
- Franklin Street Canoe LaunchDirections
- Town of Bloomfield - Tustin Boat Launch / Carl Sward DonationDirections
- Center Street Canoe LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 2,500 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4" |
| 2021 | 500 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.45" |
| 2019 | 441 muskellunge yearling, 14.49" |
| 2017 | 257 muskellunge yearling, 17" |
| 2016 | 315 muskellunge fall yearling, 14.75" |
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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Faucet Snail · Flowering Rush · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Poygan board
Catches & reportsLakes near Poygan
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake WinneconneWinnebago | 5.3 | 4,507 | 9 ft |
| Hogers BayouWinnebago | 7.9 | 51 | 4 ft |
| Partridge LakeWaupaca | 9.3 | 1,124 | 6 ft |
| Poy Sippi MillpondWaushara | 9.6 | 57 | 7 ft |
| Auroraville MillpondWaushara | 10.2 | 209 | 6 ft |
| Lake Butte des MortsWinnebago | 11.2 | 8,857 | 9 ft |
| Colic BayouWaupaca | 13 | 51 | 24 ft |
| Cincoe LakeWaupaca | 13.3 | 169 | 4 ft |
Poygan questions
How deep is Lake Poygan?
Lake Poygan is 11 feet at its deepest. It covers 14,024 acres.
What fish are in Lake Poygan?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), sturgeon (abundant), catfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lake Poygan?
There are 6 public launches: County Landing North - Off Richter Ln, County Access, Badger Drive Ramp, Franklin Street Canoe Launch, Town of Bloomfield - Tustin Boat Launch / Carl Sward Donation and Center Street Canoe Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lake Poygan?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lake Poygan?
No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybrid. Season: Open All Year.
Is Lake Poygan stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 2,500 muskellunge (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.