Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Delavan Lake fishing
Delavan Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and Crappie on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.5 in
- Surface acres
- 1,897.3
Fish at Delavan Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Delavan Lake is stocked
About 264 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Walworth County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
75,060
Fish stocked in 2011
4,144
Fish stocked in 2012
72,520
Fish stocked in 2013
1,000
Fish stocked in 2014
66,710
Fish stocked in 2015
28,678
Fish stocked in 2016
71,949
Fish stocked in 2017
24,428
Fish stocked in 2018
80,987
Fish stocked in 2021
1,045
Fish stocked in 2022
1,250
Fish stocked in 2023
72,832
Fish stocked in 2024
1,125
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,125 | 10 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 71,132 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Crappie | 500 | 3 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,200 | 10 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 1,250 | 10 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,045 | 10 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 80,987 | 1.36 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 24,428 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 71,949 | 1.14 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 28,678 | 1.25 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 66,710 | 1.34 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 9.7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 72,520 | 1.53 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,500 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,644 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 2,500 | 13.05 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 72,560 | 1.43 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delavan, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Main launch is the Town of Delavan Community Park ramp: 4 lanes, boarding docks, 150+ trailer stalls, lighting, portable toilets and a shore fishing pier; launch fee varies by residency and boat size. Smaller ramps: a narrow Blue Gill Road launch and a North Shore Road carry-in.
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Common questions
What fish are at Delavan Lake?
Fishing Delavan Lake is as likely for Muskellunge and Walleye. Each accounts for 8 of 17 plants on record. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 10 in. Walleye was last stocked 2023, averaging 1.4 in. Crappie was last stocked 2023, averaging 3 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Delavan Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 264 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Walworth County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2019 and 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Delavan Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.5 in. Muskellunge average 10 in. Walleye average 1.4 in. Crappie average 3 in.
How do you get on Delavan Lake?
The nearest town is Delavan, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Main launch is the Town of Delavan Community Park ramp: 4 lanes, boarding docks, 150+ trailer stalls, lighting, portable toilets and a shore fishing pier; launch fee varies by residency and boat size. Smaller ramps: a narrow Blue Gill Road launch and a North Shore Road carry-in.
Which lakes near Delavan Lake were stocked more recently?
Geneva Lake (6 mi), Whitewater Lake (11.7 mi), Powers Lake (16.3 mi), and Elizabeth Lake (18.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Geneva Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye, Whitewater Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Crappie, Powers Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Elizabeth Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Crappie.