Partridge Lake, Waupaca County Fishing
A 1,185-acre Wisconsin lake in Waupaca County, down to 4 feet.
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Partridge Lake, Waupaca County, the essentials
Partridge Lake, Waupaca County covers 1,185 acres in Waupaca County, according to the WDNR Find a Lake record. The WDNR gives a maximum depth of 4 feet. Groceries and gas are in Fremont, around 2 miles from the water. On the WDNR map it belongs to the Northeast Region. In the DNR lake classification it is complex riverine.
WDNR lists largemouth bass, walleye, catfish, northern pike, panfish and smallmouth bass for it. Clarity from satellite data averages 2.9 feet (2017).
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WDNR rates each fish group in Partridge Lake, Waupaca County as abundant, common or present.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Northern Pike | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
Lake sturgeon status for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County reads naturally reproducing – ansri.
Fishery outlook for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County by class
“Complex riverine lakes often support great fisheries for riverine species like smallmouth bass, and in some systems, walleye.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Putting in on Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
Partridge Lake, Waupaca County has no point in the WDNR access layer; nearby options are below.
Nearby ramps for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
- Wolf River RampWolf River, 2 miles southeast
- Milwaukee Street RampWolf River, 2 miles southeast
- Wolf River Crossing Park Boat RampWolf River, 2 miles southeast
- Gills LandingWolf River, 2 miles north
- Waupaca River Carry-in Peterson ParkWaupaca River, 4 miles northwest
- Weyauwega Boat RampWeyauwega Lake, 4 miles northwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Partridge Lake, Waupaca County clarity and bottom
Bottom makeup at Partridge Lake, Waupaca County: 99% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck.
Partridge Lake, Waupaca County is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
The DNR lists chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, flowering rush, phragmites (non-native), rusty crayfish and zebra mussel as invasive species in Partridge Lake, Waupaca County. Never move live bait or water from it.
Posted ordinances for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County address boat launches, litter, motorboat prohibition, slow-no-wake areas, slow-no-wake hours, speed limits (mph), swimming area regulations, water ski drop-off/pick-up area, water skiing restrictions, buoy placement, swimming area.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Limits by species on Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
The rows below come from the WDNR Lake Regulation record for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County, season by season.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybrid. |
| Sauger and hybrids | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 1. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 50" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Open All Year | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | See specific species regulations in this group. |
| Channel catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25 in total, but only 24 if one flathead catfish is included. |
| Flathead catfish | May 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | The minimum length is 30, but flathead catfish from 36" to 42" may not be kept.The daily bag limit is 1. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
General WDNR note for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County: Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the WINNEBAGO CHAIN including CINCOE LAKE, LAKE BUTTE DES MORTS, LAKE POYGAN, LAKE WINNEBAGO, LAKE WINNECONNE, PARTRIDGE CROP LAKE Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler. Open all year for all species except muskellunge, northern pike, flathead catfish and lake sturgeon.
Waupaca County note in the guide: The countywide daily bag limit on catfish is 25, except on Winnebago system waters (see page 94). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). Countywide: All waters except Lake Winnebago System waters (see page 94): Walleye or sauger must be at least 18”.
The Hwy 10 pike line puts Partridge Lake, Waupaca County on its north side; bass rows follow the Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Nearby lakes and Partridge Lake, Waupaca County in one table
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Lake, Waupaca County | 1,185 | 4 | 0 | complex riverine | |
| Miller Bayou | 1 mile east | 18 | 3 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Templeton Bayou | 2 miles northeast | 79 | 12 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Jenny Bayou | 3 miles northeast | 29 | 13 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Colic Bayou | 3 miles northeast | 51 | 24 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Weyauwega Lake | 4 miles northwest | 253 | 10 | 2 | simple riverine |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Places near Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
Wisconsin lakes around Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
- Miller Bayou1 mile east
- Templeton Bayou2 miles northeast
- Jenny Bayou3 miles northeast
- Colic Bayou3 miles northeast
- Weyauwega Lake4 miles northwest
Where anglers buy bait around Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
- Ma's Bait & Tackle of Fremont LLCbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 2 miles
- Wolf River Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 2 miles
- Blue Jay Fishing and Camping Resortbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 2 miles
- Seawall Solutionsmarina, Fremont, 2 miles
- Fremont Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fremont, 2 miles
- Dairyland Animal Health Incmarina, Weyauwega, 3 miles
Home bases for a trip to Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
- Fremont1 mile
- Weyauwega4 miles
- Tustin7 miles
County guides for Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
- Waupaca Countyseat: Waupaca
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Questions anglers bring up about Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
Which WDNR region covers Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
It sits in Waupaca County, WDNR Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Fremont.
How large and deep is Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
WDNR lists 1,185 acres and 4 feet at the deepest.
Is there a public boat landing on Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
The WDNR access layer has no point on it.
What can a Wisconsin angler catch in Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
Expect largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), catfish (present), northern pike (present), panfish (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Does Partridge Lake, Waupaca County have its own WDNR regulations?
The Walleye, sauger and hybrids entry reads No minimum length limit and the daily bag is 3, only one of which may be a sauger or hybrid.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Partridge Lake, Waupaca County on a Wisconsin license?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
Is Partridge Lake, Waupaca County a seepage or drainage lake?
Satellite clarity about 2.9 feet (2017). Bottom: 99% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 0% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Which tackle shop on our list is nearest Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
Try Ma's Bait & Tackle of Fremont LLC, around 2 miles off.
Are there invasive species in Partridge Lake, Waupaca County?
On file: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, flowering rush, phragmites (non-native) and rusty crayfish.
Plan a Wisconsin lake day on Partridge Lake, Waupaca County
Read the lake rules above, then pick a landing.