Impoundment (drainage lake)

Lake Redstone

Sauk, Wisconsin

Lake Redstone is a 605-acre impoundment in Sauk County near La Valle with a maximum depth of 36 feet. A 2022 WDNR survey found abundant crappie and bass, a strong musky population, and a declining walleye population.

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Surface area605 acres

Max depth36 ft

Shoreline17 mi

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●●

Highly abundant in 2022 WDNR survey

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

High abundance relative to lake class

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

High abundance relative to lake class

Muskellunge●●●●○

0.45 adults/acre in 2022 survey

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Moderate population

Bluegill●●○○○

Present but low relative to similar lakes

Walleye●●○○○

Declined from prior surveys

Northern Pike●○○○○

Present but never abundant

Boat launches

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

Town of La Valle landing, Section 11 RoadPublic
Fee landing per 2022 WDNR surveyDirections ↗
Town of La Valle landing, Fox CourtPublic
Free landing per 2022 WDNR surveyDirections ↗
Sauk County North End landing (Lake Redstone Park)Public
Fee landing per 2022 WDNR surveyDirections ↗
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 Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	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	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.

Hartje SportsNearby
La Valle, WI608-985-8124 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Crappie fishing is best around brush and weed edges, including through the ice
Summer boat traffic is heavy: fish early or late
Check WDNR for current musky length limit

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