Fisher Lake fishing

Fishing at Fisher Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2022

Plants on record

6

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

5 in

Surface acres

443.6

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Mercer, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

Fisher Lake Access is a blacktop-to-concrete-plank ramp reached by a gravel, one-lane entrance road in the Town of Mercer; no boarding dock, restrooms, or ADA features on file.

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How Fisher Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2022 it was January 1, 2022, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 7 years between 2011 and 2022.

About 117 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Iron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

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.

Fish at Fisher Lake

Fishing Fisher Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 6 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 6 plants
Plants
6 of 6
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Fisher Lake

Fisher Lake in Iron County provides a variety of fishing experiences for anglers. 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.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of invasive species present in Fisher Lake. Documented invasive species include the Banded Mystery Snail and Chinese Mystery Snail.

Fish stocked per year

  • 8,9602011
  • 29,5782015
  • 4,4482018
  • 4,3992020
  • 4,4002022

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Walleye 4,400 7.1 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 4,399 6.8 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 4,448 6.4 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 1,500 6 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 28,078 1.7 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 8,960 2.2 in report

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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