Arbutus Lake* fishing

Fishing at Arbutus Lake* has Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, and Bluegill on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

13

Since 2011

Species recorded

4

Average size

3.6 in

Surface acres

779.5

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Dewhurst, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

6 public boat landings provide access to this 774-acre lake in Clark County, plus a public beach. Maximum depth is 50 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes

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How Arbutus Lake* is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

About 116 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Clark County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Arbutus Lake*

Fishing Arbutus Lake* is most likely to be for Yellow Perch. Yellow Perch accounts for 8 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Smallmouth Bass and 2 more.

Yellow Perch 8 plants
Plants
8 of 13
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
4.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Smallmouth Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 13
Last stocked
January 1, 2013
Average length
3.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 13
Last stocked
January 1, 2014
Average length
1.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 13
Last stocked
January 1, 2014
Average length
1.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fishing Arbutus Lake*

Arbutus Lake is a 774-acre lake located in Jackson and Clark Counties, with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Anglers can find various fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Catfish. Among these, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye are common. Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish are also present in the lake.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,4852011
  • 5002012
  • 5002013
  • 41,4302014
  • 17,8152017
  • 11,5992018
  • 5,5002023
  • 5,0002024
  • 5,5002025

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Yellow Perch 1,500 6 in report
January 1, 2025 Yellow Perch 4,000 5 in report
January 1, 2024 Yellow Perch 5,000 5 in report
January 1, 2023 Yellow Perch 3,000 5 in report
January 1, 2023 Yellow Perch 2,500 6 in report
January 1, 2018 Yellow Perch 11,599 1.5 in report
January 1, 2017 Yellow Perch 17,815 1.3 in report
January 1, 2014 Bluegill 2,486 1.9 in report
January 1, 2014 Crappie 38,944 1.9 in report
January 1, 2013 Smallmouth Bass 500 3 in report
January 1, 2012 Smallmouth Bass 500 4 in report
January 1, 2011 Smallmouth Bass 985 3.5 in report
January 1, 2011 Yellow Perch 1,500 3 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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