Lac Vieux DesertFishing
Lac Vieux Desert fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Lac Vieux Desert in Wisconsin. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Wisconsin fishing license.
Regulations
Wisconsin DNR / Michigan DNR (boundary water)
Wisconsin-Michigan boundary water — reciprocal regs apply. Walleye open May 2 - Mar 7; muskellunge is a season-long (not daily) 1-fish harvest requiring 24-hr registration. Verified live 2026-07-09 via WI DNR's per-lake regulation lookup — reconfirm the current Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters order before fishing.
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye/sauger/hybrids | 18" | 3 | — |
| Muskellunge | 40" | 1 | Season-long harvest limit (not daily) under the WI-MI boundary-water order; 24-hr registration required |
| Panfish | — | 25 | — |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Lac Vieux Desert through the state portal.