Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fay Lake fishing
Fay Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Surface acres
- 269.9
Fish at Fay Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
This lake has an Area of 272 ACRES and a Maximum Depth of 10 feet. Anglers can expect to find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in its waters. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Fay Lake is stocked
About 213 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Florence County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
9,867
Fish stocked in 2013
2,820
Fish stocked in 2015
2,725
Fish stocked in 2017
2,719
Fish stocked in 2019
2,725
Fish stocked in 2021
2,725
Fish stocked in 2023
2,725
Fish stocked in 2024
28,452
Fish stocked in 2025
2,725
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 2,725 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 7,439 | 1.99 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 755 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 16,933 | 2 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 3,325 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 2,725 | 7.26 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,725 | 7.65 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,725 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,719 | 3.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 2,725 | 7.25 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 2,820 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 9,867 | 1.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Long Lake, WI
Fay Lake Access, on Fay Lake Landing Road about 2 miles northeast of Long Lake, is a Town of Long Lake gravel ramp with parking for 6-10 rigs; no dock, restrooms, or ADA features on file. Chequamegon-Nicolet National 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.
About Fay Lake
Anglers should be aware that Fay Lake has Invasive Species, including Banded Mystery Snail and Chinese Mystery Snail. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Fay Lake?
Fishing Fay Lake usually means Walleye. All 12 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.8 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fay Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011. About 213 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Florence County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Fay Lake?
Walleye stocked at Fay Lake average 5.8 in.
How do you get on Fay Lake?
The nearest town is Long Lake, WI. Fay Lake Access, on Fay Lake Landing Road about 2 miles northeast of Long Lake, is a Town of Long Lake gravel ramp with parking for 6-10 rigs; no dock, restrooms, or ADA features on file. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest land lies near the lake.