Arbutus Lake fishing

Fishing at Arbutus Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about once a year since 2013, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Last stocked

January 1, 2018

Plants on record

6

Since 2013

Species recorded

3

Average size

5.1 in

Surface acres

162.8

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Nashville, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

Arbutus Lake's single public landing is a gravel ramp off Hwy DD in the Town of Nashville, with a short turnaround, no on-site parking, and posted speed regulations. No restrooms or dock are on file.

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How Arbutus Lake is stocked

No plants recorded in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

About 989 reported fish per acre, the most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Crane Lake (1.7 mi), Pickerel Lake (2.3 mi), Roberts Lake (5.2 mi), and Lake Lucerne (8.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Crane Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Pickerel Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Roberts Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Lake Lucerne is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Arbutus Lake

Fishing Arbutus Lake is as likely to be for Fathead Minnow, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Each accounts for 2 of 6 plants on record.

Fathead Minnow 2 plants
Plants
2 of 6
Last stocked
January 1, 2017
Average length
2 in
Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 6
Last stocked
January 1, 2018
Average length
8.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Yellow Perch 2 plants
Plants
2 of 6
Last stocked
January 1, 2017
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fishing Arbutus Lake

Arbutus Lake offers fishing opportunities for Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Walleye. Its area is 163 ACRES. The Maximum Depth is 28 feet. The Bottom consists of 65% sand, 15% gravel, 5% rock, and 15% muck.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of several invasive species present in Arbutus Lake, including Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, and Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil.

Fish stocked per year

  • 122,6952013
  • 36,3762017
  • 2,0002018

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2018 Walleye 2,000 7.8 in report
January 1, 2017 Yellow Perch 1,376 6 in report
January 1, 2017 Fathead Minnow 35,000 2 in report
January 1, 2013 Yellow Perch 1,700 4 in report
January 1, 2013 Fathead Minnow 119,995 2 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 1,000 8.5 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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