Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) fishing

Fishing at Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike, Fathead Minnow, and White Sucker. It is stocked about once a year since 2013, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

Since 2013

Species recorded

Average size

6.7 in

Surface acres

290.7

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Rome, WI
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: No
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, dock

Lake Arrowhead's public ramp (concrete plank, vault toilet, boarding dock) is in the Town of Rome. A $5 daily or $20 annual launch fee applies (2014 rates); the gravel route to the dock isn't ADA accessible. A public beach is also on file.

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How Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2024 it was January 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.

About 938 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Camelot Lake (3.8 mi) and Castle Rock Lake (20.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Camelot Lake is also stocked with Crappie, Walleye, and Northern Pike.

Fish at Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)

Fishing Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 8 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 3 more.

Walleye 8 plants

Plants: 8 of 12
Last stocked: January 1, 2024
Average length: 7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Crappie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: January 1, 2016
Average length: 5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fathead Minnow 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: January 1, 2024
Average length: 3 in

Northern Pike 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: January 1, 2016
Average length: 8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

White Sucker 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 12
Last stocked: January 1, 2024
Average length: 9 in

Fishing Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)

Arrowhead Lake offers opportunities for fishing various species. Anglers can target Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in this Adams County lake. These fish provide a range of choices for those casting a line.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of several invasive species found in Arrowhead Lake. These include Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, and Zebra Mussel. Awareness of these species is important when fishing.

Fish stocked per year

1,8462013
2,9512014
3,6632016
2,9502018
2,9512020
2,9512022
255,4512024

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
January 1, 2024	White Sucker	1,000	9 in	report
January 1, 2024	Fathead Minnow	250,000	3 in	report
January 1, 2024	Walleye	1,500	9.5 in	report
January 1, 2024	Walleye	2,951	7.3 in	report
January 1, 2022	Walleye	2,951	7 in	report
January 1, 2020	Walleye	2,951	6.2 in	report
January 1, 2018	Walleye	2,950	6.27 in	report
January 1, 2016	Walleye	2,951	6.4 in	report
January 1, 2016	Northern Pike	100	8 in	report
January 1, 2016	Crappie	612	5 in	report
January 1, 2014	Walleye	2,951	6.5 in	report
January 1, 2013	Walleye	1,846	6.5 in	report

Species stocked here

Walleye (8)
Crappie (1)
Northern Pike (1)
Fathead Minnow (1)
White Sucker (1)

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