Green Lake
Wisconsin's deepest inland lake at 236 ft, moderately clear and cold at depth. It's known for smallmouth bass, lake trout and cisco.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Common. Rocky points and drop-offs in clear water.
Trout
Common. Lake trout in deep, cold water. Downriggers in summer.
Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and river mouths in the evening.
Walleye
Points, flats and river mouths at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Trout | ||||||||||||
| Catfish | ||||||||||||
| Walleye |
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Deacon Mills Park Boat RampPublicCity of Green LakeDirections ↗
- 2Canal Street LaunchPublicCity of Green LakeDirections ↗
- 3Duering's LandingPublicNorth shoreDirections ↗
- 4Horner's LandingPublicSouth shoreDirections ↗
- 5Beyers Cove Boat LaunchPublicWest endDirections ↗
- 8 public landings in totalPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all locationsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 (catch and release otherwise) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 26 in | 2 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Channel Catfish 24 if a flathead is included; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Flathead Catfish May 2 - Sept 30, 2026; flathead 36 in to 42 in may not be kept | 30 in | 1 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Smiley's Feed & Bait21.2 mi215 East Division Street, Wautoma · closest to Beyers Cove Boat Launch(920) 787-2997Directions ↗
Local tips
- The water gets very deep close to shore. Use electronics to find the edges.
- Lake trout go deep by midsummer.
- Eight public landings and three beaches.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Green Lake.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.