Lake Thompson (Oneida County)

Oneida County, Wisconsin

Lake Thompson is a soft water drainage lake in Oneida County. It is known for black crappie, walleye and muskie.

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Surface area401 acres

Max depth30 ft

Shoreline6.9 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Above average abundance for its lake class

Walleye●●●○○

Stocked, about 330 adults in the 2025 survey

Northern Pike●●●○○

Moderate numbers

Muskellunge●●○○○

Natural reproduction, low catch rate

Bluegill●●●○○

Average about 6 inches

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Average about 6 inches

Boat launches

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

Lake Thompson public landingRamp
One public boat landingDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Thompson (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Target crappie around cover.
Water is dark, so use bright colors.
Bluegill and perch run small, so plan on keeping many for a meal.

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