White Potato Lake

Oconto, Wisconsin

White Potato Lake is a 1,023-acre shallow lake (maximum depth about 11 feet) in Oconto County with moderately clear water. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike as common, with musky and walleye present.

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Surface area1,023 acres

Max depth11 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish common per WDNR

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish common per WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Present per WDNR; Lake-Link reviews report good spring and fall fishing

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR and Lake-Link list 6 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	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	None (smallmouth 14 in)	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / 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 ↗	10 / day
Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / 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.

Lena Northwoods Sporting Goods, LLCNearby
410 E Main St, Lena, WI 54139(920) 829-5258 Directions ↗
North Shore Bait CompanyNearby
1110 Pecor St, Oconto, WI 54153(920) 835-9889 Directions ↗
Tammy's Tack and SeedNearby
202 Main St., Oconto, WI 54153(920) 516-7142 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Shallow lake: fish weed edges and mud/sand transitions
Walleye reports concentrate in spring and fall
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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