Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fisher Lake fishing
Fisher Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Muskellunge.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5 in
- Surface acres
- 443.6
Fish at Fisher Lake
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 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
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge 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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
The lake supports populations of Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Its waters are suitable for targeting these diverse fish species. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Fisher Lake is stocked
About 117 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
8,960
Fish stocked in 2015
29,578
Fish stocked in 2018
4,448
Fish stocked in 2020
4,399
Fish stocked in 2022
4,400
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Mercer, WI
Fisher Lake Access, run by Iron County Forestry & Parks in the Town of Mercer, is a blacktop-to-concrete-plank ramp reached by a one-lane gravel road, with parking for 1-5 rigs; no boarding dock, restrooms, or ADA features on file. Northern Highland 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.
About Fisher Lake
Anglers should be aware of invasive species present in Fisher Lake. Documented invasive species include the 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 Fisher Lake?
Fishing Fisher Lake usually means Walleye. All 6 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 5 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Muskellunge, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fisher Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 117 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Fisher Lake?
Walleye stocked at Fisher Lake average 5 in.
How do you get on Fisher Lake?
The nearest town is Mercer, WI. Fisher Lake Access, run by Iron County Forestry & Parks in the Town of Mercer, is a blacktop-to-concrete-plank ramp reached by a one-lane gravel road, with parking for 1-5 rigs; no boarding dock, restrooms, or ADA features on file. Northern Highland State Forest land lies near the lake.
Which lakes near Fisher Lake were stocked more recently?
Long Lake (3 mi), Harris Lake (6.5 mi), Alder Lake (12.9 mi), and Little Trout Lake (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Long Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Harris Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Alder Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Little Trout Lake is also stocked with Walleye.