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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Wisconsin Rapids is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.2
SmallmouthCommon6.6
MuskyPresent · stocked5.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Wisconsin Rapids.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 a dayOpen All Year | 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 | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
2 public- Wisconsin Rapids FlowageDirections
- Wisconsin Rapids FlowageDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 565 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4" |
| 2021 | 450 muskellunge fall yearling, 12.5" |
| 2017 | 200 muskellunge yearling, 13" |
| 2016 | 224 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7" |
| 2015 | 224 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.7" |
The DNR has 11 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Muskies, Redhorses
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsRusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Wisconsin Rapids
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Catches & reportsLakes near Wisconsin Rapids
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wazeecha Lake*Portage | 4.6 | 148 | 20 ft |
| Nepco LakeWood | 4.7 | 494 | 29 ft |
| Nekoosa FlowageWood | 6.1 | 452 | 17 ft |
| Biron FlowagePortage | 6.1 | 2,126 | 23 ft |
| Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens PtPortage | 13.5 | 2,093 | 25 ft |
| Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)Adams | 13.8 | 350 | 30 ft |
| Camelot LakeAdams | 13.9 | 445 | 24 ft |
| Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)Adams | 14.1 | 246 | 27 ft |
Wisconsin Rapids questions
How deep is Wisconsin Rapids Flowage?
Wisconsin Rapids Flowage is 22 feet at its deepest. It covers 504 acres.
What fish are in Wisconsin Rapids Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Wisconsin Rapids Flowage?
There are 2 public launches: Wisconsin Rapids Flowage and Wisconsin Rapids Flowage.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wisconsin Rapids Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Wisconsin Rapids Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Wisconsin Rapids Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 565 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 2026-10-08.