Caldron Falls Reservoir* fishing

Caldron Falls Reservoir* fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

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Last stocked
2025
Walleye
Plants on record
21
Since 2010
Species recorded
2
Average size
8.6 in
Surface acres
1,067.1

Fish at Caldron Falls Reservoir*

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Muskellunge Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2024 · avg 10.8 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2025 · avg 6 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Caldron Falls Reservoir, a 1063 acre lake, offers fishing opportunities for a variety of species. Fish found in this reservoir include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet, and visitors can access it from public boat landings and a public beach. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Caldron Falls Reservoir* is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 112 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Marinette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

2,482

Fish stocked in 2011

36,360

Fish stocked in 2012

1,000

Fish stocked in 2013

6,222

Fish stocked in 2014

1,000

Fish stocked in 2015

999

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

11,306

Fish stocked in 2018

1,061

Fish stocked in 2019

5,311

Fish stocked in 2021

6,454

Fish stocked in 2023

5,314

Fish stocked in 2024

1,063

Fish stocked in 2025

40,284

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Walleye5,3147.2 inreport
2025Walleye34,9702.1 inreport
2024Muskellunge1,06311.5 inreport
2023Walleye5,3147.65 inreport
2021Walleye5,3328.49 inreport
2021Muskellunge1,12210.98 inreport
2019Walleye5,3118 inreport
2018Muskellunge1,06111.6 inreport
2017Walleye5,3133.68 inreport
2017Muskellunge67910.8 inreport
2017Walleye5,3147.9 inreport
2016Muskellunge1,00010.88 inreport
2015Muskellunge99911.4 inreport
2014Muskellunge1,0009.8 inreport
2013Walleye5,2227 inreport
2013Muskellunge1,0009.7 inreport
2012Muskellunge1,00010.2 inreport
2011Muskellunge1,0009.2 inreport
2011Walleye35,3601.8 inreport
2010Muskellunge61713.2 inreport
2010Walleye1,8656.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Stephenson, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Five public ramps in the Town of Stephenson, mostly state forest landings. Musky Point (#9) has an ADA-accessible dock, restroom, and adjacent fishing platform; South Bay (#13) in Governor Thompson State Park adds a fishing pier and needs a state park vehicle sticker. Two ramps lack ADA routes.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Caldron Falls Reservoir*

Anglers should be aware of aquatic invasive species such as Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Phragmites (non-native), and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Public land at Caldron Falls Reservoir*

Caldron Falls Reservoir* is 0.4 miles outside the edge of Governor Thompson State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Caldron Falls Reservoir*?

Fishing Caldron Falls Reservoir* usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 11 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 10.8 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6 in.

When is Caldron Falls Reservoir* stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. About 112 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Marinette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020 and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Caldron Falls Reservoir*?

Stocked fish average 8.6 in. Muskellunge average 10.8 in. Walleye average 6 in.

How do you get on Caldron Falls Reservoir*?

The nearest town is Stephenson, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Five public ramps in the Town of Stephenson, mostly state forest landings. Musky Point (#9) has an ADA-accessible dock, restroom, and adjacent fishing platform; South Bay (#13) in Governor Thompson State Park adds a fishing pier and needs a state park vehicle sticker. Two ramps lack ADA routes.

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