Today on Nepco
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
MuskyPresent · stocked5.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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 Nepco on 2 sheets.
Tap 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 |
| Musky | 40" 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 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 at Near State Hwy 13Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" 160 muskellunge yearling, 12.9" |
| 2022 | 2,480 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 200 muskellunge fall yearling, 12.5" |
| 2020 | 2,480 walleye large fingerling, 6.45" 220 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" |
| 2018 | 2,480 walleye large fingerling, 6.1" 200 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
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 · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Nepco
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Catches & reportsLakes near Nepco
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nekoosa FlowageWood | 2.1 | 452 | 17 ft |
| Wazeecha Lake*Portage | 4.9 | 148 | 20 ft |
| Wisconsin Rapids FlowageWood | 5.2 | 447 | 22 ft |
| Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)Adams | 8.6 | 350 | 30 ft |
| Camelot LakeAdams | 9.1 | 445 | 24 ft |
| Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)Adams | 9.1 | 246 | 27 ft |
| Biron FlowagePortage | 10.2 | 2,126 | 23 ft |
| Dexter LakeWood | 14.9 | 298 | 17 ft |
Nepco questions
How deep is Nepco Lake?
Nepco Lake is 29 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 496 acres.
What fish are in Nepco Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), musky (present), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Nepco Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Near State Hwy 13.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Nepco Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Nepco Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Nepco Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 100 muskellunge (large fingerling) and 160 muskellunge (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 2026-10-07.