White Potato Lake Fishing
A 1,023-acre Wisconsin lake in Oconto County, down to 11 feet.
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Getting acquainted with White Potato Lake
The WDNR lists White Potato Lake at 1,023 acres, a lake in Oconto County. Depths reach 11 feet at the deepest spot, with a mean of 5 feet. In a straight line, about 9 miles separates the lake from Pound. Fisheries work here comes out of the Northeast Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads complex warm dark.
Musky are managed here, listed as natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2). Fish on its WDNR list include largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish, muskellunge and walleye. The WDNR access layer maps 6 public boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 8.3 feet for 2017.
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The DNR sorts the White Potato Lake fishery into abundant, common and present groups.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Musky | Present |
| Walleye | Present |
The musky layer lists White Potato Lake as natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2).
The WDNR class note for White Potato Lake
“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.
Landings around White Potato Lake
- White Potato Lake Access #11 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Brazeau
- White Potato Lake Public Access #31 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, restroom, Town of Brazeau
- White Potato Lake Public Access #41 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Brazeau
- White Potato Lake Public Access #51 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Brazeau
- White Potato Public Access #21 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Brazeau
- White Potato Lake – De Baker Lane Accesscarry-in, Forestry, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Public landings near White Potato Lake
- Bass Lake Access near Pound (WDNR 3036)Bass Lake, 2 miles north
- Holt Lake AccessHolt Lake, 2 miles north
- Reader Lake AccessReader Lake, 2 miles north
- Perch Lake Access near PoundPerch Lake, 2 miles northeast
- Ranch Lake AccessRanch Lake, 2 miles north
- Gilas Lake AccessGilas Lake, 2 miles northeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Depth and bottom of White Potato Lake
Under the water, White Potato Lake is 50% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 45% muck, per the DNR.
Hydrologically, White Potato Lake is a seepage lake (no inlet or outlet stream; fed by groundwater and rain).
White Potato Lake has these invasive species on file: chinese mystery snail, eurasian water-milfoil, purple loosestrife and rusty crayfish. Rinse gear before the next lake.
The WDNR notes ordinances on White Potato Lake for littering, slow-no-wake areas, slow-no-wake hours, water skiing restrictions.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
The rule table for White Potato Lake
WDNR lists these White Potato Lake seasons and bag rules species by species.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | 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 | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit for largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass must be at least 14". The daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | No minimum length limit. The daily bag limit is 5. |
| Smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only). |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| 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. |
The WDNR record for White Potato Lake adds: 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.
County text for Oconto: A portion of Oconto County is in the ceded territory and the Northern Bass Zone (see page 12 for additional information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
White Potato Lake is north of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Southern Bass Zone for bass.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
White Potato Lake stocking history
White Potato Lake received 34,562 fish over 10 stocking records between 2023 and 2025.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black crappie | large fingerling | 7 in | 1,500 |
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 3.3 in | 14,927 |
| 2025 | Walleye | large fingerling | 7 in | 1,000 |
| 2025 | Yellow perch | large fingerling | 5 in | 2,000 |
| 2024 | Black crappie | large fingerling | 6 in | 1,000 |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11.5 in | 256 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.58 in | 4,879 |
| 2024 | Yellow perch | large fingerling | 8 in | 2,000 |
| 2023 | Walleye | large fingerling | 8 in | 5,000 |
| 2023 | Yellow perch | yearling | 7 in | 2,000 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
White Potato Lake beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Potato Lake | 1,023 | 11 | 6 | complex warm dark | |
| Bass Lake near Pound, Oconto County | 2 miles north | 16 | 25 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Perch Lake near Pound, Oconto County | 2 miles northeast | 8 | 24 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Holt Lake | 2 miles north | 6 | 23 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Reader Lake | 2 miles north | 8 | 22 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Ranch Lake | 2 miles north | 52 | 44 | 1 | simple warm clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
In reach of White Potato Lake
Other Wisconsin lakes close to White Potato Lake
- Bass Lake near Pound, Oconto County2 miles north
- Perch Lake near Pound, Oconto County2 miles northeast
- Holt Lake2 miles north
- Reader Lake2 miles north
- Ranch Lake2 miles north
Tackle shops a short drive from White Potato Lake
- Walleyes & Whitetails LLCbait and tackle shop, Coleman, 12 miles
- Lena Northwoods Sporting Goods LLCsporting goods store, Lena, 16 miles
- Mighty Finebait and tackle shop, Lakewood, 19 miles
- Tammy's Tack and Seedbait and tackle shop, Oconto, 24 miles
- North Shore Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Oconto, 24 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for White Potato Lake
- Pound9 miles
- Coleman10 miles
- Crivitz12 miles
County pages for White Potato Lake
- Oconto Countyseat: Oconto
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Shoreline scenes a drive from White Potato Lake
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Quick facts people look up on White Potato Lake
How far is White Potato Lake from the nearest Wisconsin town?
In Oconto County, WDNR Northeast Region, about 9 miles from Pound.
How big is White Potato Lake by the WDNR count?
About 1,023 acres and 11 feet at the deepest.
Which landing should I use to launch on White Potato Lake?
Try White Potato Lake Access #1, one of 6 mapped landings.
Does the WDNR list walleye in White Potato Lake?
Find a Lake names largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (common), muskellunge (present) and walleye (present).
What can I keep from White Potato Lake?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Is a stamp needed on White Potato 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 lake class is White Potato Lake?
Satellite clarity about 8.3 feet (2017). Bottom: 50% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 45% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: seepage.
Where can I buy bait on the way to White Potato Lake?
Closest on our list: Walleyes & Whitetails LLC, 12 miles.
What has been stocked in White Potato Lake?
In 2025, 1,500 black crappie, 14,927 walleye and 1,000 walleye.
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