Fishtrap Lake fishing

Fishing at Fishtrap Lake has Muskellunge and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

17

Since 2010

Species recorded

2

Average size

7.2 in

Surface acres

340.3

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Boulder Junction, WI
Boat ramp
No

WDNR's public lake listing shows no boat landing on record for this 339-acre lake in Vilas County. Water clarity is moderately clear; maximum depth is 34 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes

View larger map ยท Open on Google Maps

How Fishtrap Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, and 2021.

About 238 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 23 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Fishtrap Lake

Fishing Fishtrap Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 9 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 17
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
3.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Muskellunge 8 plants
Plants
8 of 17
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
11.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Fishing Fishtrap Lake

Fishtrap 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.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 1242010
  • 1652012
  • 11,9002014
  • 1,6452015
  • 11,9502016
  • 16,5162018
  • 11,8612020
  • 11,9562022
  • 1,8352023
  • 13,0652024
  • 702025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Muskellunge 70 12.2 in report
January 1, 2024 Walleye 13,065 1.4 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 1,750 6.5 in report
January 1, 2023 Muskellunge 85 11.9 in report
January 1, 2022 Muskellunge 94 13.8 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 11,862 2.1 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 11,861 2.14 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 11,609 1.93 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 4,825 1.6 in report
January 1, 2018 Muskellunge 82 11.3 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 82 10.8 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 11,868 1.9 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 1,645 8 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 82 11.3 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 11,818 2.2 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 165 10.4 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 124 12.8 in report
Show 2 more plants Show less

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

Nearest lakes