The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
White Lake
Waupaca County, Wisconsin · about 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this afternoon.
About White Lake
In Waupaca County, Wisconsin, White Lake covers about 1,040 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 5.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 810 ft above sea level. Weyauwega lies about 2.5 miles to the south. The closest city is Appleton, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- County
- Waupaca County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
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
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White Lake
- Weyauwegaabout 2.5 mi south
- Manawaabout 6 mi north
- Waupacaabout 6.5 mi west
- New Londonabout 8.8 mi east
- Appletonnearest city, about 26 mi east
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Questions about White Lake
What fish are in White Lake?
Lakes like White Lake 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 White Lake?
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 White Lake?
About 1,040 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White Lake?
Weyauwega is about 2.5 miles south; Manawa is about 6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at White Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
