Caldron Falls Reservoir* fishing

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

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

21

Since 2010

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.6 in

Surface acres

1,067.1

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Stephenson, WI
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Caldron Falls Reservoir has five public ramps in the Town of Stephenson. Muskie Point has an ADA-accessible dock, restroom, and adjacent fishing platform; South Bay requires a State Park and Forest vehicle sticker. Two of the five ramps lack ADA routes.

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How Caldron Falls Reservoir* 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 2020 and 2022.

About 112 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Marinette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Caldron Falls Reservoir*

Fishing Caldron Falls Reservoir* is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 11 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Muskellunge 11 plants
Plants
11 of 21
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
10.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Walleye 10 plants
Plants
10 of 21
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Caldron Falls Reservoir*

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.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

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. Boating ordinances also apply, which include slow-no-wake areas and hours, water skiing restrictions, motorboat prohibition, and watercraft prohibition.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,4822010
  • 36,3602011
  • 1,0002012
  • 6,2222013
  • 1,0002014
  • 9992015
  • 1,0002016
  • 11,3062017
  • 1,0612018
  • 5,3112019
  • 6,4542021
  • 5,3142023
  • 1,0632024
  • 40,2842025

Stocking history

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Walleye 5,314 7.2 in report
January 1, 2025 Walleye 34,970 2.1 in report
January 1, 2024 Muskellunge 1,063 11.5 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 5,314 7.65 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 5,332 8.49 in report
January 1, 2021 Muskellunge 1,122 10.98 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 5,311 8 in report
January 1, 2018 Muskellunge 1,061 11.6 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 5,313 3.68 in report
January 1, 2017 Muskellunge 679 10.8 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 5,314 7.9 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 1,000 10.88 in report
January 1, 2015 Muskellunge 999 11.4 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 1,000 9.8 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 5,222 7 in report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 1,000 9.7 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 1,000 10.2 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 1,000 9.2 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 35,360 1.8 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 617 13.2 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 1,865 6.5 in report
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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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