Partridge Lake
Partridge Lake is a 1,185-acre, very shallow lake in Waupaca County, with the village of Fremont on its south shore. The Wolf River is its main inflow, and the maximum depth is only 4 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and river mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Includes sauger and hybrids; max 1 sauger/hybrid; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass Combined with smallmouth; open all year, catch and release year-round | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Combined with largemouth; open all year, catch and release year-round | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 26 in | 2 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open water, May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Channel catfish, 24 if one flathead included; flathead 30 in min, 1 / day, May 2 - Sep 30, 2026, none 36-42 in | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | Closed |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- The lake is very shallow (4 ft max) with a mostly sandy bottom, so watch for shoals with a larger boat.
- Zebra mussels, Eurasian water-milfoil and curly-leaf pondweed are reported; clean, drain and dry your gear.
- Northern pike have a 26 in minimum and 2 per day limit.
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