Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 18, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk Walker Lake fishing
Walker Lake fishing: not stocked since November 2, 1990. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- November 2, 1990
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 1982
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 15.6
Fish at Walker Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last May 18, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last May 5, 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2, 1990 Best: dawn, dusk How Walker Lake is stocked
About 949 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1982
4,000
Fish stocked in 1983
3,200
Fish stocked in 1985
1,200
Fish stocked in 1986
1,200
Fish stocked in 1987
1,200
Fish stocked in 1990
4,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 1990 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | – | report |
| May 18, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | – | report |
| May 1, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | – | report |
| May 16, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | – | report |
| May 5, 1983 | Northern Pike | 3,200 | – | report |
| June 2, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | – | report |
| May 28, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | – | report |
| May 11, 1982 | Northern Pike | 3,200 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Hiawatha National Forest's Three Lakes Campground runs along the shore, with vault toilets and a carry-in launch for non-motorized boats. From I-75 take M-28 west 27.2 miles to Strong Road, then go 1.9 miles south. The 1.5-mile Walker Lake Trail links the campground to a picnic area.
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Common questions
What fish are at Walker Lake?
Fishing Walker Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 1987. Northern Pike was last stocked May 5, 1983. Largemouth Bass was last stocked November 2, 1990.
When is Walker Lake stocked?
Not stocked since November 2, 1990. About 949 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1984, 1988, and 1989.
How do you get on Walker Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and camping. Hiawatha National Forest's Three Lakes Campground runs along the shore, with vault toilets and a carry-in launch for non-motorized boats. From I-75 take M-28 west 27.2 miles to Strong Road, then go 1.9 miles south. The 1.5-mile Walker Lake Trail links the campground to a picnic area.
Which lakes near Walker Lake were stocked more recently?
High Banks Lake (6.3 mi), Frenchman Lake (9.4 mi), Naomikong Lake (9.6 mi), and Naomikong Pond (10.4 mi) were stocked more recently. High Banks Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.