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Puckaway LakeGreen Lake County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 96% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 5-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Puckaway Lake
Fishery
Notable species
CatfishWalleyeLargemouth BassMuskyNorthern PikePanfish
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 209 catches on Puckaway Lake via Fishbrain — 5 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 19, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Channel catfish
- Walleye
- Bluegill
- Yellow perch
Show 5 more species
- Freshwater drum
- Bowfin reported as “Eyetail bowfin”
- Hybrid sunfish reported as “Greengill hybrid”
- Pumpkinseed
- Smallmouth bass
33 of the 209 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Seasonality
All fishOf the 209 logged catches, 160 carry a month and 149 carry a year; the charts cover those.
2024 had the most reports (37).
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR · 2026 season
Lake-specific fishing regulations
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
All species
Hook and line fishing is open all year for fish species except muskellunge, lake sturgeon, trout, paddlefish and threatened or endangered species. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. See specific species regulations in this group.
Cisco and whitefish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Muskellunge and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length, but northern pike from 25" to 35" may not be kept.The daily bag limit is 2.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
Rock, yellow, and white bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Shovelnose sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Trout and salmon
See Trout regulations layer.
Urban waters gamefish
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
Season Dates: Open All Year. The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Puckaway Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Impaired waterbody listed
The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.
303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
Degraded Habitat, Excess Algal Growth, Degraded Aquatic Vegetation, EutrophicationPollutants: Total Phosphorus, Sediment/Total Suspended Solids, Unknown Pollutant
- Status
- TMDL Approved, 303d Listed
- Public health
- General Advice
- Recreation
- Recreational Restrictions
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2026-03-25 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled date unknown
Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.
57 five-year summer trophic state index · Eutrophic. Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Listed as impaired on the DNR/EPA water-condition assessment — see the notice on this page for details.Puckaway Lake - Deep Hole - West Basin Site 2Station 243039 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.What visitors and local sources report
Lake experiences
Dated, source-linked observations about swimming and other lake activities. These are historical reports, not live conditions or a safety grade.
SwimmingSwimmer's itch
Guest warning was disputed by the host
A July 2022 guest described weeds and algae at the rental shoreline and said neighbors warned about swimmer's itch. The host disputed the guest's broader assessment, so LakeList labels this as contested rather than confirmed.
Vrbo property 7132077 guest reviewsRead reports in context.
Conditions can change by date and shoreline. A report does not establish a lake-wide or current hazard, and no indexed report does not mean an issue has never occurred. Check current official notices before entering the water.
Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps2 converted map sheetsView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Puckaway Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Puckaway Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 158700 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
5,013surface acres
5max depth feet
4public access points
43.7565, -89.1704latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchLake Puckaway43.74287, -89.20599Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF MARQUETTERamp surface: GravelADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchLake Puckaway Access43.74886, -89.14490Managed by VILLAGEVILLAGE OF MARQUETTERamp surface: Concrete PlankADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchLake Puckaway - Dodges Avenue Launch43.74952, -89.13412Managed by Wisconsin DNR
DNR verifiedDirections
Boat launchPuckaway Lake Access43.74989, -89.13958Managed by VILLAGEVILLAGE OF MARQUETTERamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Puckaway Lake?
Puckaway Lake is 5 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 3 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Puckaway Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Puckaway Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Puckaway Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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