Lake Puckaway
Lake Puckaway is a 5,013-acre, very shallow lake (maximum depth about 5 feet) on the Fox River system in Green Lake and Marquette counties. WDNR lists walleye and catfish as common, with musky, panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike present; water clarity is low.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Channel Catfish
Catfish listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Present per WDNR; state-record 38-lb pike caught here in 1952
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Apuckawa Park boat accessPublicPublic ramp on Lake Puckaway per Snoflo listingDirections ↗
- Lake Puckaway public boat landingsPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 7 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Open all year (includes sauger/hybrids) | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open all year | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open all year | None (25-35 in may not be kept) | 2 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year; flathead min 30 in, 36-42 in may not be kept, 1 / day | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day (channel; 24 if 1 flathead included) |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Sportsman's Resort & Bait ShopNearby222 Lyon St., Marquette, WI 53947920-394-3421Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very shallow, stained water: expect stumps, weed beds and wind-driven turbidity
- Bright or high-contrast lures suit the low clarity
- Check WDNR regulations for walleye and pike before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.