Esadore Lake fishing

Fishing at Esadore Lake has Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Crappie on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

19

Since 2011

Species recorded

3

Average size

5.5 in

Surface acres

48.1

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Hammel, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

A public boat landing provides access to this 48-acre lake in Taylor County. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 36 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Esadore Lake 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.

Fish at Esadore Lake

Fishing Esadore Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 15 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Fathead Minnow and one more.

Walleye 15 plants
Plants
15 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2023
Average length
6.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fathead Minnow 3 plants
Plants
3 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
2 in
Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fishing Esadore Lake

Esadore Lake is a 48 acre lake located in Taylor County, offering a maximum depth of 36 feet. Visitors have access to this lake from a public boat landing. Anglers can expect to find various fish, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is low.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,1682011
  • 2502012
  • 2302013
  • 2502014
  • 2402015
  • 1002016
  • 2502017
  • 2302018
  • 2302019
  • 2302021
  • 60,4652022
  • 3202023
  • 219,5802024
  • 285,6002025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Fathead Minnow 285,600 1.5 in report
January 1, 2024 Fathead Minnow 218,400 1.5 in report
January 1, 2024 Crappie 1,180 6 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 320 8 in report
January 1, 2022 Fathead Minnow 60,000 3 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 230 7.3 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 235 5 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 230 7.42 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 230 5.94 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 230 7.1 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 250 6.74 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 100 6 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 240 6.7 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 250 6.47 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 150 5.9 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 80 5 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 250 6.73 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 938 1.6 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 230 6.4 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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