Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) fishing
Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) fishing is stocked with Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike, Fathead Minnow, and White Sucker on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about once a year since 2013. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- White Sucker
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2013
- Species stocked
- 5 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Surface acres
- 290.7
Fish at Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2016 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 1 plant · last 2024 Last stocked 2024 · avg 3 in · 1 plant
Fathead Minnow species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk White Sucker Stocked · 1 plant · last 2024
Last stocked 2024 · avg 9 in · 1 plant
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideAnglers 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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) is stocked
About 938 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
1,846
Fish stocked in 2014
2,951
Fish stocked in 2016
3,663
Fish stocked in 2018
2,950
Fish stocked in 2020
2,951
Fish stocked in 2022
2,951
Fish stocked in 2024
255,451
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | White Sucker | 1,000 | 9 in | report |
| 2024 | Fathead Minnow | 250,000 | 3 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,500 | 9.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 2,951 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 2,951 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 2,951 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 2,950 | 6.27 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 2,951 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 100 | 8 in | report |
| 2016 | Crappie | 612 | 5 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 2,951 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 1,846 | 6.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Rome, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Lake Arrowhead, an impoundment of Fourteenmile Creek, has one public ramp run by Adams County in the Town of Rome: two concrete-plank lanes, boarding dock, vault toilet, 11-15 trailer stalls. A launch fee applies ($5 daily in 2014). The gravel route to the dock isn't ADA accessible.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)
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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)?
Fishing Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 8 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 3 more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 7 in. Crappie was last stocked 2016, averaging 5 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2024, averaging 3 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2016, averaging 8 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2013. About 938 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)?
Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Walleye average 7 in. Crappie average 5 in. Fathead Minnow average 3 in. Northern Pike average 8 in.
How do you get on Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)?
The nearest town is Rome, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Lake Arrowhead, an impoundment of Fourteenmile Creek, has one public ramp run by Adams County in the Town of Rome: two concrete-plank lanes, boarding dock, vault toilet, 11-15 trailer stalls. A launch fee applies ($5 daily in 2014). The gravel route to the dock isn't ADA accessible.
Which lakes near Arrowhead Lake (Manchester) were stocked more recently?
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.