Whitefish Lake (Douglas County)
Whitefish Lake is an 848-acre lake in Douglas County with a maximum depth of 102 feet and an average near 30 feet. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye as common, with northern pike present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR; reported better at night in clear water
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Whitefish Lake public boat landingPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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 (no 20-24 in; 1 over 24 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 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day (only 1 smallmouth, 18 in+) |
| 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 ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Jim's Bait & Convenience StoreNearby2995 Lake Rd, Solon Springs, WI 54873(715) 795-3150Directions ↗
Local tips
- Clear water: low light and night hours are often better for walleye
- Sand and gravel bottom; deep drop-offs hold fish
- Smallmouth bass have an 18-inch minimum and 1-fish limit; confirm current rules
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.