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Fish Lake

Hancock · Deerfield, Wisconsin — Waushara County.

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164Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 157361001).

Location & fast facts

Where Fish Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Fish Lake.

Fast facts

About Fish Lake

  • County: Waushara
  • Shore towns: Hancock, Deerfield
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 109 mi from Milwaukee and 58 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

37 ftMaximum depth
153Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (present), Largemouth Bass (present), Northern Pike (present), Walleye (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Warm - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Fish Lake (WBIC 985000); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Fish Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

7th Drive Boat Launch (Boat launch)1Fish Lake Boat Ramp (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 17th Drive Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Hancock
  2. 2Fish Lake Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Hancock

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 157361001), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Fish Lake

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Fish Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.1233, -89.4862). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Fish Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Fish Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    7th Drive Boat LaunchHancockTown of DeerfieldBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating44.1215, -89.4712
    Fish Lake Boat RampHancockVillage of HancockBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating44.1275, -89.4988

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Fish Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Fish Lake

    How big is Fish Lake?

    Fish Lake covers about 164 acres in Hancock and Deerfield, Wisconsin (Waushara County).

    How deep is Fish Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 37 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Fish Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Fish Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Fish Lake Boat Ramp and 7th Drive Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Fish Lake?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Fish Lake?

    Fish Lake touches Hancock and Deerfield in Waushara County, Wisconsin.

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