Puckaway Lake Fishing
A 5,013-acre Wisconsin lake in Green Lake County, down to 5 feet.
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About Puckaway Lake
Count on 5,013 acres of lake water at Puckaway Lake, which sits in Green Lake County. Its deepest sounding is 5 feet, with a mean of 3 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Marquette, roughly 2 miles off. WDNR places it in its Northeast Region. WDNR calls it a complex riverine lake by class.
Anglers can look for catfish, walleye, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike and panfish, per the WDNR. 8 public boat landings serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 3.3 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Puckaway Lake fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Catfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
| Musky | Present |
| Northern Pike | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
What the lake class means for Puckaway Lake
“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.
Public ramps at Puckaway Lake
- Apuckawa Park Landing1 lane, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, public
- Lake Puckaway Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Village of Marquette
- Lake Puckaway Access on Puckaway lake1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Village of Marquette
- Lake Puckaway Boat Landing1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Marquette
- Lake Puckaway Carry-in Access1 lane, Town of Marquette
- Lake Puckaway Public Access1 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Village of Marquette
- Lotus Drive Landing1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Mecan
- Puckaway Lake Access1 lane, boarding dock, Village of Marquette
More boat ramps around Puckaway Lake
- Hwy H and Grand River LandingGrand River, 3 miles south
- North Overlook Boat LandingMain Impoundment, 3 miles southwest
- Fox River Access near MarquetteFox River, 3 miles northeast
- Fox River Access near Princeton (WDNR 5264)Fox River, 4 miles north
- South Boat Landing;east landingMain Impoundment, 4 miles south
- South Boat Landing;west landingMain Impoundment, 4 miles southwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Puckaway Lake
The WDNR describes the bottom of Puckaway Lake as 20% sand, 5% gravel, 5% rock, 70% muck.
In WDNR terms Puckaway Lake is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Confirmed invasive species at Puckaway Lake include brittle waternymph, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, hybrid eurasian / northern water-milfoil and zebra mussel. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
Boaters on Puckaway Lake follow ordinances on state boating laws adopted only, slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
WDNR rules posted for Puckaway Lake
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Puckaway Lake.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | Open All Year | The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | 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 | Open All Year | No minimum length, but northern pike from 25" to 35" may not be kept.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, 25 in total, but only 24 if one flathead catfish is included. |
| Flathead catfish | Open All Year | 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. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
A blanket rule for Puckaway Lake: 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.
The guide adds for Green Lake County: Countywide catfish regulations follow those of the Winnebago system waters (see page 94). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
By map position Puckaway Lake sits south of the Hwy 10 pike line and in the Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
What the DNR has stocked in Puckaway Lake
The WDNR stocking summary shows 3 releases in Puckaway Lake from 2023 to 2025, 1,672,166 fish in all.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | fry | 0.5 in | 159,166 |
| 2024 | Walleye | fry | 0.5 in | 249,000 |
| 2023 | Walleye | fry | 1,264,000 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Measuring Puckaway Lake against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puckaway Lake | 5,013 | 5 | 8 | complex riverine | |
| Grand River Marsh* | 4 miles southwest | 1,446 | 7 | 0 | simple riverine |
| Spring Lake near Kingston, Green Lake County | 5 miles south | 65 | 54 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Grand Lake (Millpond) | 5 miles southeast | 242 | 8 | 1 | simple riverine |
| White Lake, Marquette County | 6 miles northwest | 81 | 60 | 0 | complex warm clear |
| Spring Lake near Montello, Marquette County, 17 acres | 8 miles northwest | 17 | 49 | 0 | simple warm clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Puckaway Lake
Nearby lakes to try after Puckaway Lake
- Grand River Marsh*4 miles southwest
- Spring Lake near Kingston, Green Lake County5 miles south
- Grand Lake (Millpond)5 miles southeast
- White Lake, Marquette County6 miles northwest
- Spring Lake near Montello, Marquette County, 17 acres8 miles northwest
Bait counters near Puckaway Lake
- Norton's Dry Dockmarina, Princeton, 6 miles
- The Landing on Little Green Lakebait and tackle shop, Markesan, 9 miles
- Southway Bait Salesbait and tackle shop, Markesan, 10 miles
- Green Lake Marinamarina, Green Lake, 10 miles
- Gage Marine – Green Lakemarina, Green Lake, 12 miles
- Sterling Marina & Rentalsmarina, Green Lake, 12 miles
Overnight towns handy to Puckaway Lake
- Marquette2 miles
- Kingston5 miles
- Dalton7 miles
Which counties Puckaway Lake touches
- Green Lake Countyseat: Green Lake
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Photographs from waters near Puckaway Lake
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Puckaway Lake, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Puckaway Lake?
You will find it in Green Lake County, WDNR Northeast Region, about 2 miles from Marquette.
What size is Puckaway Lake on the WDNR record?
5,013 acres and 5 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Puckaway Lake?
8 mapped landings, including Apuckawa Park Landing.
Which fish live in Puckaway Lake?
The DNR list shows catfish (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present), muskellunge (present), northern pike (present) and panfish (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Puckaway Lake?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Puckaway Lake?
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.
What kind of lake is Puckaway Lake?
Satellite clarity about 3.3 feet (2017). Bottom: 20% sand, 5% gravel, 5% rock, 70% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Who sells bait near Puckaway Lake?
Norton's Dry Dock, about 6 miles away.
How many fish were stocked in Puckaway Lake?
Most recently 2025, with 159,166 walleye.
Mark Puckaway Lake on the Wisconsin calendar
Licenses, stamps and statewide rules are on the license page.