Waupaca County Wisconsin Fishing
9 documented fish species across 25 Waupaca County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Waupaca County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | B | 7 ft | 17 ft | 4 |
| Mirror Lake | B | 13 ft | 43 ft | 4 |
| Beasley Lake | B | 18.4 ft | 47 ft | 6 |
| Spencer Lake | B | 8.5 ft | 53 ft | 5 |
| Marl Lake | B | 13.6 ft | 59 ft | 5 |
| Bear Lake | B | 11 ft | 62 ft | 3 |
| Long Lake | B | 13 ft | 76 ft | 7 |
| North Lake | B | 12.5 ft | 33 ft | 4 |
| Shadow Lake | B | 12 ft | 41 ft | 4 |
| White Lake | B | 5.6 ft | 10 ft | 5 |
| School Section Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 38 ft | 3 |
| Stratton Lake | B | 13 ft | 42 ft | 4 |
| Hatch Lake | B | 8.4 ft | 12 ft | 3 |
| Youngs Lake Waupaca Co | B | 10.2 ft | 15 ft | 5 |
| Otter Lake | B | 8 ft | 40 ft | 4 |
| Columbia Lake | B | 11 ft | 72 ft | 7 |
| Iola Lake | B | 10 ft | 9 ft | 3 |
| Pope Lake | B | 16 ft | 40 ft | 5 |
| Nutrient Sampling Point Lake | B | 14.5 ft | 33 ft | 4 |
| Taylor Lake | B | 10 ft | 58 ft | 6 |
| Pigeon Lake | D | 2.5 ft | 10 ft | 3 |
| Round Lake | NR | - | 67 ft | 8 |
| Bass Lake | NR | 10.5 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Old Taylor Lake | NR | 5 ft | 17 ft | 1 |
| Brekke Lake | NR | - | 25 ft | 4 |
Waupaca County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Pigeon Lake comprehensive summary survey, 2025Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2025Weyauwega Lake comprehensive summary survey, 2025Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2022Cedar Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Hatch Lake summary report, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Kinney Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Marion Millpond comprehensive survey, 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Pigeon Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2021Bear Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Brekkee Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Graham Lake shocking survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Pigeon Lake shocking survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021School Section Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Shadow Lake shocking survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Stratton Lake shocking survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021White Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Waupaca County lakes?
Waupaca County, Wisconsin has 9 documented fish species across 25 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Waupaca County?
Silver Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Waupaca County lakes with a documented fishery.