White Lake, Waupaca County Fishing
A 1,064-acre Wisconsin lake in Waupaca County, down to 10 feet.
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White Lake, Waupaca County, the essentials
White Lake, Waupaca County covers 1,064 acres in Waupaca County, according to the WDNR Find a Lake record. The WDNR gives a maximum depth of 10 feet. Groceries and gas are in Weyauwega, around 3 miles from the water. On the WDNR map it belongs to the Northeast Region. In the DNR lake classification it is complex warm dark.
WDNR lists walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish for it. Boaters use 2 public boat landings. Clarity from satellite data averages 7.3 feet (2017).
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WDNR rates each fish group in White Lake, Waupaca County as abundant, common or present.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Walleye | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
| Northern Pike | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
Fishery outlook for White Lake, Waupaca County by class
“Complex warm dark lakes often support great action fisheries for black crappie, and have potential to produced quality walleye, northern pike, and/or muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Putting in on White Lake, Waupaca County
- White Lake Access near Weyauwega (WDNR 2199)1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Parks Department
- White Lake Access near Weyauwega (WDNR 2200)1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Royalton
Nearby ramps for White Lake, Waupaca County
- Old Mill Street Boat RampWeyauwega Lake, 3 miles south
- Waupaca River Carry-in Peterson ParkWaupaca River, 3 miles south
- Bear Lake Access near ManawaBear Lake, 3 miles north
- Weyauwega Boat RampWeyauwega Lake, 3 miles south
- Little Wolf River Access near Manawa (WDNR 3148)Little Wolf River, 4 miles north
- Royalton Park Canoe AccessLittle Wolf River, 5 miles northeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
White Lake, Waupaca County clarity and bottom
Bottom makeup at White Lake, Waupaca County: 70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck.
White Lake, Waupaca County is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
The DNR lists banded mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, flowering rush and purple loosestrife as invasive species in White Lake, Waupaca County. Never move live bait or water from it.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Limits by species on White Lake, Waupaca County
The rows below come from the WDNR Lake Regulation record for White Lake, Waupaca County, season by season.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" 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 | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length, but northern pike from 25" to 35" may not be kept.The daily bag limit is 2. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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 10. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| 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. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
General WDNR note for White Lake, Waupaca County: 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.
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 White 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.
WDNR hatchery releases in White Lake, Waupaca County
From 2024 through 2024 the DNR logged 1 stockings in White Lake, Waupaca County totaling 2,500 fish.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yellow perch | large fingerling | 3.5 in | 2,500 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Nearby lakes and White Lake, Waupaca County in one table
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake, Waupaca County | 1,064 | 10 | 2 | complex warm dark | |
| Weyauwega Lake | 3 miles south | 253 | 10 | 2 | simple riverine |
| Bear Lake, Waupaca County | 3 miles north | 200 | 62 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Partridge Crop Lake, Waupaca County | 4 miles east | 276 | 8 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Vesey Lake | 5 miles northwest | 54 | 8 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Jenny Bayou | 5 miles southeast | 29 | 13 | 0 | complex riverine |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Places near White Lake, Waupaca County
Wisconsin lakes around White Lake, Waupaca County
- Weyauwega Lake3 miles south
- Bear Lake, Waupaca County3 miles north
- Partridge Crop Lake, Waupaca County4 miles east
- Vesey Lake5 miles northwest
- Jenny Bayou5 miles southeast
Where anglers buy bait around White Lake, Waupaca County
- Dairyland Animal Health Incmarina, Weyauwega, 4 miles
- Schmidt Boat Lifts & Docks Inc.marina, Waupaca, 6 miles
- Fleet Farm Waupacafarm and general store with fishing gear, Waupaca, 6 miles
- Little Wolf River Outfitters LLCsporting goods store, Manawa, 7 miles
- Adventure Outfitters, LLCbait and tackle shop, Waupaca, 8 miles
- Seawall Solutionsmarina, Fremont, 8 miles
Home bases for a trip to White Lake, Waupaca County
- Weyauwega3 miles
- Northport7 miles
- Manawa7 miles
County guides for White Lake, Waupaca County
- Waupaca Countyseat: Waupaca
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Questions anglers bring up about White Lake, Waupaca County
Which WDNR region covers White Lake, Waupaca County?
It sits in Waupaca County, WDNR Northeast Region, about 3 miles from Weyauwega.
How large and deep is White Lake, Waupaca County?
WDNR lists 1,064 acres and 10 feet at the deepest.
Is there a public boat landing on White Lake, Waupaca County?
The WDNR maps 2 mapped landings; start with White Lake Access near Weyauwega (WDNR 2199).
What can a Wisconsin angler catch in White Lake, Waupaca County?
Expect walleye (common), catfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and panfish (present).
Does White Lake, Waupaca County have its own WDNR regulations?
The Walleye, sauger and hybrids entry reads The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Can out-of-state visitors fish White 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 White Lake, Waupaca County a seepage or drainage lake?
Satellite clarity about 7.3 feet (2017). Bottom: 70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: drainage.
Which tackle shop on our list is nearest White Lake, Waupaca County?
Try Dairyland Animal Health Inc, around 4 miles off.
Does the WDNR stock fish in White Lake, Waupaca County?
The 2024 record lists 2,500 yellow perch.
Plan a Wisconsin lake day on White Lake, Waupaca County
Read the lake rules above, then pick a landing.