Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night Esadore Lake fishing
Esadore Lake fishing has Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Crappie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Fathead Minnow
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.5 in
- Surface acres
- 48.1
Fish at Esadore Lake
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 3 plants · last 2025 Last stocked 2025 · avg 2 in · 3 plants
Fathead Minnow species guide
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideEsadore 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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Esadore Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,168
Fish stocked in 2012
250
Fish stocked in 2013
230
Fish stocked in 2014
250
Fish stocked in 2015
240
Fish stocked in 2016
100
Fish stocked in 2017
250
Fish stocked in 2018
230
Fish stocked in 2019
230
Fish stocked in 2021
230
Fish stocked in 2022
60,465
Fish stocked in 2023
320
Fish stocked in 2024
219,580
Fish stocked in 2025
285,600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fathead Minnow | 285,600 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Fathead Minnow | 218,400 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Crappie | 1,180 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 320 | 8 in | report |
| 2022 | Fathead Minnow | 60,000 | 3 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 230 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 235 | 5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 230 | 7.42 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 230 | 5.94 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 230 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 250 | 6.74 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 100 | 6 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 240 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 250 | 6.47 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 150 | 5.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 80 | 5 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 250 | 6.73 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 938 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 230 | 6.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Town of Hammel, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Esadore Lake Access, run by Taylor County Forestry & Recreation in the Town of Hammel, is a concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock, parking for 6-10 rigs and a picnic area. Boats reach the main lake through a large culvert. A donation box is at the launch. Max depth 36 ft.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Esadore Lake
Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Esadore Lake?
Fishing Esadore Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Fathead Minnow and one more. Walleye was last stocked 2023, averaging 6.2 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2025, averaging 2 in. Crappie was last stocked 2024, averaging 6 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Esadore Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011. No plants recorded in 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Esadore Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.5 in. Walleye average 6.2 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in. Crappie average 6 in.
How do you get on Esadore Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Hammel, WI. Facilities include dock. Esadore Lake Access, run by Taylor County Forestry & Recreation in the Town of Hammel, is a concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock, parking for 6-10 rigs and a picnic area. Boats reach the main lake through a large culvert. A donation box is at the launch. Max depth 36 ft.