Fishing Report
Rush Lake Fishing Report
Waukau, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 1, 2026 at 9:56 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.927117, -88.800316
Est. water temp
80.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
5 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Waukau (Winnebago County, WI).
Today’s bite
Northern Pike fishing report
Best window today: 9 PM (Fair · 43/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Rush Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Rush Lake · 43.9271, -88.8003
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
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What fish are in Rush Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Northern Pike in Rush Lake.
When's the best time to fish Rush Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Rush Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Rush Lake?
Rush Lake is near Waukau, WI, at 43.9271, -88.8003.
Plan your trip to Rush Lake
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