Dorothy Lake fishing

Dorothy Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
2024
Brown Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2010
Species recorded
1
Average size
5.6 in
Surface acres
94.4

Fish at Dorothy Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2024 · avg 5.6 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Dorothy Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,160 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

4,468

Fish stocked in 2011

7,200

Fish stocked in 2012

6,820

Fish stocked in 2013

7,639

Fish stocked in 2014

7,388

Fish stocked in 2015

6,100

Fish stocked in 2016

6,900

Fish stocked in 2017

7,290

Fish stocked in 2018

7,920

Fish stocked in 2019

7,930

Fish stocked in 2020

8,000

Fish stocked in 2021

7,900

Fish stocked in 2022

8,000

Fish stocked in 2023

7,969

Fish stocked in 2024

8,000

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Brown Trout8,0005.6 inreport
2023Brown Trout7,9695.65 inreport
2022Brown Trout8,0005.4 inreport
2021Brown Trout7,9005.5 inreport
2020Brown Trout8,0005.5 inreport
2019Brown Trout7,9305.8 inreport
2018Brown Trout7,9205.7 inreport
2017Brown Trout7,2905.75 inreport
2016Brown Trout6,9005.8 inreport
2015Brown Trout6,1005.5 inreport
2014Brown Trout7,3885.8 inreport
2013Brown Trout7,6395.3 inreport
2012Brown Trout6,8205.1 inreport
2011Brown Trout7,2005.7 inreport
2010Brown Trout4,4685.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Lake Tomahawk, WI
Facilities
dock

Dorothy Lake Access, a DNR landing off Rainbow Road, is a blacktop-to-concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock and parking for 1-5 rigs; the dock transition is not ADA accessible. No camping at the landing. American Legion State Forest land lies near the lake.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Dorothy Lake?

Fishing Dorothy Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.6 in.

When is Dorothy Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. About 1,160 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Dorothy Lake?

Brown Trout stocked at Dorothy Lake average 5.6 in.

How do you get on Dorothy Lake?

The nearest town is Lake Tomahawk, WI. Facilities include dock. Dorothy Lake Access, a DNR landing off Rainbow Road, is a blacktop-to-concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock and parking for 1-5 rigs; the dock transition is not ADA accessible. No camping at the landing. American Legion State Forest land lies near the lake.

Which lakes near Dorothy Lake were stocked more recently?

Little Bass Lake (3.4 mi), Tomahawk Lake (3.5 mi), Clear Lake (4.1 mi), and Two Sisters Lake (4.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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