Caldron Falls Reservoir

Marinette / Oconto, Wisconsin

Caldron Falls Reservoir is a 1,063-acre reservoir on the Peshtigo River in Marinette and Oconto counties, with a maximum depth of about 40 feet. WDNR lists musky, largemouth bass and northern pike as common, with panfish and walleye present.

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Surface area1,063 acres

Max depth40 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Walleye●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Caldron Falls Reservoir public boat landingsPublic
WDNR and Lake-Link list 5 public landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	15 in (20-24 in may not be kept; 1 over 24 in allowed)	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5	14 in	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only	50 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year; max 10 of any one panfish species	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed	Closed	0

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Hollow Bait & TackleNearby
Directions ↗
Hook & Arrow Supply Co.Nearby
Wausaukee, WI(715) 927-1041 Directions ↗
A&K Bait & TackleNearby
Marinette, WI(715) 732-9595 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fish shorelines and stumps; floating lures near the dam work per anglers
Early morning for musky
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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