Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Fishtrap Lake fishing
Fishtrap Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.2 in
- Surface acres
- 340.3
Fish at Fishtrap Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
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
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideFishtrap Lake, located in Vilas County, is a 339 acre lake. It has a maximum depth of 34 feet, and the lake's water is moderately clear. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye are common, while Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike are also present. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Fishtrap Lake is stocked
About 238 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
124
Fish stocked in 2012
165
Fish stocked in 2014
11,900
Fish stocked in 2015
1,645
Fish stocked in 2016
11,950
Fish stocked in 2018
16,516
Fish stocked in 2020
11,861
Fish stocked in 2022
11,956
Fish stocked in 2023
1,835
Fish stocked in 2024
13,065
Fish stocked in 2025
70
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 70 | 12.2 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 13,065 | 1.4 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,750 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 85 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 94 | 13.8 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 11,862 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 11,861 | 2.14 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 11,609 | 1.93 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 4,825 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 82 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 82 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 11,868 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 1,645 | 8 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 82 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 11,818 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 165 | 10.4 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 124 | 12.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Boulder Junction, WI
WDNR's lake page lists no boat landing on this 339-acre lake in the Town of Boulder Junction, while Vilas County's lake listing shows a public carry-in access. Northern Highland State Forest land borders the lake. Max depth 34 ft.
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Common questions
What fish are at Fishtrap Lake?
Fishing Fishtrap Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.1 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.8 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Fishtrap Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 238 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Fishtrap Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Walleye average 3.1 in. Muskellunge average 11.8 in.
How do you get on Fishtrap Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Boulder Junction, WI. WDNR's lake page lists no boat landing on this 339-acre lake in the Town of Boulder Junction, while Vilas County's lake listing shows a public carry-in access. Northern Highland State Forest land borders the lake. Max depth 34 ft.