Drainage lake

Lake Noquebay

Marinette, Wisconsin

Lake Noquebay is a 2,398-acre lake in Marinette County with a maximum depth of 51 feet. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike as common; smallmouth bass, trout and walleye are present.

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Surface area2,398 acres

Max depth51 ft

Shoreline9.8 mi

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish common; bluegill the top catch in surveys

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

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.

Lake Noquebay public boat landingsPublic
WDNR lists 4 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 (includes sauger/hybrids)	15 in	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	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	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.

Hook & Arrow Supply Co.Nearby
Wausaukee, WI(715) 927-1041 Directions ↗
A&K Bait and TackleNearby
1616 Shore Drive, Marinette, WI 54143(715) 732-9595 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Early May and June are recommended by Travel Wisconsin
Fish weed beds for panfish and bass
Check WDNR for current limits

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