Fishing Report
Valley Lake Fishing Report
Goodman, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.500640, -88.449387
Est. water temp
70.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
37 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Mean depth: 8 ft
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: Goodman (Forest County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 81/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Abundant
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Abundant
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Abundant
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Abundant
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Abundant
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 Valley 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 →- MuskellungeEstimated
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Muskellunge 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
Valley Lake · 45.5006, -88.4494
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Valley Lake?
Valley Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Muskellunge. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Valley 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 Valley Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Valley Lake?
Valley Lake is near Goodman, WI, at 45.5006, -88.4494.
Plan your trip to Valley Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Valley Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.