Today on West Branch Mill P.(White River)
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat West Branch Mill P.(White River) is best for
DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.8
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
TroutCommon6.3How 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 2026-10-08| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 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- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2014 | 1,400 black crappie yearling, 4" |
The DNR has 6 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
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on West Branch Mill P.(White River)
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Catches & reportsLakes near West Branch Mill P.(White River)
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witters LakeWaushara | 5.1 | 51 | 18 ft |
| Fish LakeWaushara | 6.1 | 153 | 37 ft |
| White River Fl (Lower Pond)Waushara | 6.9 | 133 | 20 ft |
| Irogami LakeWaushara | 7.1 | 289 | 5 ft |
| Silver LakeWaushara | 7.3 | 344 | 45 ft |
| Porters LakeWaushara | 7.4 | 68 | 18 ft |
| Pine LakeWaushara | 7.4 | 93 | 21 ft |
| Lake SharonMarquette | 7.8 | 58 | 30 ft |
West Branch Mill P.(White River) questions
How deep is West Branch Mill P.(White River)?
West Branch Mill P.(White River) is 29 feet at its deepest. It covers 60 acres.
What fish are in West Branch Mill P.(White River)?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common) and trout (common).
Where is the boat launch on West Branch Mill P.(White River)?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish West Branch Mill P.(White River)?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp, and the statewide inland trout season and limits apply.
What is the walleye limit on West Branch Mill P.(White River)?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is West Branch Mill P.(White River) stocked?
Yes. In 2014 the DNR and partners stocked 1,400 black crappie (yearling).
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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.