Shallow lake

Lake Maria

Green Lake, Wisconsin

Lake Maria is a 563-acre shallow lake in Green Lake County near Markesan, with a maximum depth of 6 feet and a bottom described as mostly muck. WDNR lists panfish as present.

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Current air temperature at Lake Maria (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area563 acres

Max depth6 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed as present by WDNR

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

Lake Maria public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
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 Open all year	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open all year	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike 25-35 in may not be kept; open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	2 / day
Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Channel catfish; 25 total, only 24 if one flathead included; open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Flathead catfish; 36-42 in may not be kept; open all year	30 in	1 / 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.

Southway Bait SalesNearby
27 E John St, Markesan, WI 53946(920) 398-3791 Directions ↗
The Landing on Little Green LakeNearby
W2138 Melmar Dr, Markesan, WI 53946(920) 398-2620 Directions ↗
North Bay Sport & LiquorNearby
Green Lake, WI(920) 294-6462 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Lake Maria ↗

Local tips

Very shallow: use a light draft boat and watch for weeds
Target panfish around weed edges and cover
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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