Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Apple Lake fishing
Apple Lake fishing is stocked with Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2013. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2013
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 5.5 in
- Surface acres
- 108.5
Fish at Apple Lake
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2014 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Apple Lake is stocked
About 704 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in St. Croix County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
258
Fish stocked in 2014
10,775
Fish stocked in 2015
4,124
Fish stocked in 2016
8,796
Fish stocked in 2017
50,194
Fish stocked in 2018
549
Fish stocked in 2020
549
Fish stocked in 2022
549
Fish stocked in 2024
550
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 550 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 549 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 549 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 549 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 49,962 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 232 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 8,247 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 549 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 4,124 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 3,225 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 7,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 550 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 258 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Star Prairie, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Apple Lake's only landing, listed by DNR as Squaw Lake Boat Ramp, is a paved ramp with a boarding dock, portable toilet and 11-15 trailer stalls in the Town of Star Prairie. The dock is ADA-designed but the route to it isn't (2011 note). A launch donation is requested.
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Common questions
What fish are at Apple Lake?
Fishing Apple Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 6 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 7 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2017, averaging 2.4 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2017, averaging 9 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2014, averaging 1.9 in.
When is Apple Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2013. About 704 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in St. Croix County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Apple Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.5 in. Walleye average 7 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.4 in. Northern Pike average 9 in. Bluegill average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Apple Lake?
The nearest town is Star Prairie, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Apple Lake's only landing, listed by DNR as Squaw Lake Boat Ramp, is a paved ramp with a boarding dock, portable toilet and 11-15 trailer stalls in the Town of Star Prairie. The dock is ADA-designed but the route to it isn't (2011 note). A launch donation is requested.
Which lakes near Apple Lake were stocked more recently?
Cedar Lake (3.1 mi) and Willow River (6.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye.