Shallow natural lake

Rush Lake

Winnebago/Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Rush Lake is a 2,729-acre, very shallow lake about 18 miles southwest of Oshkosh with a maximum depth of about 5 feet. WDNR lists it in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties (not Green Lake County) and lists panfish as common and northern pike as present.

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Surface area2,729 acres

Max depth5 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed as common by WDNR

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed as common by WDNR

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Panfish listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

Rush Lake public boat landingsPublic
WDNR lists 2 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/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	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / 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.

Noffke's Bait & Landing LLCNearby
8728 County Road B, Winneconne, WI 54986(920) 582-7377 Directions ↗
FishtalesNearby
4050 County Road A, Oshkosh, WI 54901(920) 385-1154 Directions ↗
Fox River Bait & TackleNearby
1415 Rainbow Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54902(920) 233-7409 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Rush Lake ↗

Local tips

Extremely shallow: expect low water and weedy conditions
A small, shallow-draft boat or paddle craft is best
Check WDNR for current water levels and regulations

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