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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31

Juneau County, Wisconsin · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)

50°F water, calm this morning.

Water50°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:15 pm

About Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31

Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31 spreads over about 1,060 acres in Juneau County, Wisconsin.

From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. Its surface is about 940 ft above sea level. Nekoosa is about 16 miles northeast.

Size
About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.8 miles
End to end
About 3.1 miles
Elevation
About 940 ft
County
Juneau County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 50°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Fair
    Largemouth bass

    Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

50°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 45° / 22° 5 mph NW Sunny · 2% rain
Sunday 47° / 22° 0 mph Sunny

Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31

  • Nekoosaabout 16 mi northeast
  • Romeabout 17 mi east
  • New Lisbonabout 18 mi south
  • Port Edwardsabout 19 mi northeast

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Questions about Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31

What fish are in Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31?

Lakes like Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31 usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31?

About 1,060 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31?

Nekoosa is about 16 miles northeast; Rome is about 17 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Lake Necedah Wildlife Refuge 31 today?

The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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