Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk Firth Lake fishing
Firth Lake fishing: not stocked since 2015. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2015
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2013
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 4.5 in
- Surface acres
- 45.9
Fish at Firth Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2014 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 2 plants · last 2014 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk Firth Lake, located in Chippewa County, is a 47-acre lake with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in its waters. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Firth Lake is stocked
About 1,059 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
15,563
Fish stocked in 2014
24,200
Fish stocked in 2015
8,820
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 8,820 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 5,093 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 11,975 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 765 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 1,275 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 5,092 | 1 in | report |
| 2013 | Bluegill | 12,750 | 1 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 8 | 16 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 255 | 12 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 2,550 | 4.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Cleveland, WI
Firth Lake Access is an unimproved, shallow DNR ramp for small boats with parking for 1-5 rigs; the access lane curves and can be deeply rutted, so four-wheel drive is recommended. The Ice Age Trail's Firth Lake Segment passes the lake, with a boardwalk at its south end.
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Common questions
What fish are at Firth Lake?
Fishing Firth Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 4 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 2 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2015, averaging 8.3 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2014, averaging 1.3 in. Crappie was last stocked 2014, averaging 1.7 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2013, averaging 4.7 in.
When is Firth Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2015. About 1,059 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 8 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Firth Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Largemouth Bass average 8.3 in. Bluegill average 1.3 in. Crappie average 1.7 in. Northern Pike average 4.7 in.
How do you get on Firth Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Cleveland, WI. Firth Lake Access is an unimproved, shallow DNR ramp for small boats with parking for 1-5 rigs; the access lane curves and can be deeply rutted, so four-wheel drive is recommended. The Ice Age Trail's Firth Lake Segment passes the lake, with a boardwalk at its south end.
Which lakes near Firth Lake were stocked more recently?
Town Line Lake (7.7 mi), Henneman Lake (8.6 mi), Long Lake (9.9 mi), South Shattuck Lake (9.9 mi), and Island Lake (11.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Town Line Lake is also stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass, South Shattuck Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Crappie, and Island Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.