Lake Director: Fred Ruszkiewicz
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2025 Boat Launch Permits
Boat Launch Permits are issued by
Manitowoc County Planning, Zoning & Parks Dept.
4319 Expo Drive, PO Box 935
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0935
Attention Wilke Lake Anglers
New Wilke Lake DNR Harvest regulations in place, expiring in 2026.
Walleye: 3 walleye may be kept, but they must be at least 18”.
Northern pike: 2 northern pike of any length may be kept, but pike between 25-35” may not be kept.
Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth) 1 bass (total) may be kept; it must be at least 18”.
Panfish are not affected by these regulations. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish, crappie and yellow perch are open all year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
Full document available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Fishing/NewRegs20242025.pdf
