High Falls Reservoir

Marinette, Wisconsin

High Falls Reservoir is a 1,471-acre reservoir in Marinette County with a maximum depth of 54 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common.

Air temp in Crivitz, WI Loading current temperature…

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at High Falls Reservoir (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,471 acres

Max depth54 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed by WDNR

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed by WDNR

Boat launches

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

8 public boat landingsPublic
Lake-Link/WDNR list 8 public landings; specific names not verifiedDirections ↗
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 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	14 in	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / 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	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day

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.

Popp's Bait Shop/OfficeNearby
W11581 Co Rd X, Crivitz, WI 54114(715) 757-3511 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near High Falls Reservoir ↗

Local tips

Depths to 54 feet: look for structure near the dam end and the old river channel
Sand and muck bottom with rock in places
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

More Wisconsin lakes

Lake Puckaway Lake DuBay Lake Winneshiek Lake Winneconne Willow Flowage Lake Vieux Desert Lac Vieux Desert Trout Lake All Wisconsin lakes →

Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.