Lake · Green Lake, Wisconsin
Green Lake at Green Lake
Location Snapshot
Green Lake at Green Lake is Wisconsin's deepest natural lake, with steep breaks, clear open water, and strong coldwater habitat. Lake trout are a defining target, with smallmouth bass, walleye, and other coolwater species adding substantial variety.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
- Gage height
- 6.68 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.03 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 43 min ago
Source: USGS · GREEN LAKE AT GREEN LAKE, WI · 434840089000001 · Gage height
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Fog
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
10 mph NE
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 11 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 62°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 45°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Gage Height History
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Green Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake trout are primary and stocked in Green Lake at Green Lake. Smallmouth bass are common and wild, and walleye are common. Northern pike are present and wild.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Lake trout are stocked in Green Lake at Green Lake.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Green Lake, Wisconsin
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Green Lake
Management Category
Deep inland trout and mixed lake
Regulation Scope
Green Lake at Green Lake.
Regulation Summary
Green Lake at Green Lake: WDNR inland lake rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
lake-trout, walleye, smallmouth-bass, northern-pike
Public Access
Public