Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk Goodwiler Lake fishing
Goodwiler Lake fishing: not stocked since 2015. It was stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2015
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.3 in
- Surface acres
- 22.8
Fish at Goodwiler Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideGoodwiler Lake is a 23 acre lake located in Iowa County. It has a maximum depth of 5 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Goodwiler Lake is stocked
About 4,408 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Walleye | 75,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 25,500 | 0.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Pulaski, WI
Goodwiler Lake Landing is a DNR site managed by the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway: a one-lane gravel road leads to a single blacktop-to-concrete ramp, with an upper parking area (11 to 15 stalls). The launch is shallow and suited to small boats; the lake is 5 ft deep at most.
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Common questions
What fish are at Goodwiler Lake?
Fishing Goodwiler Lake is as likely for Northern Pike and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Northern Pike was last stocked 2015, averaging 0.3 in. Walleye was last stocked 2015, averaging 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Goodwiler Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2015. About 4,408 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Goodwiler Lake?
Stocked fish average 0.3 in. Northern Pike average 0.3 in. Walleye average 0.3 in.
How do you get on Goodwiler Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Pulaski, WI. Goodwiler Lake Landing is a DNR site managed by the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway: a one-lane gravel road leads to a single blacktop-to-concrete ramp, with an upper parking area (11 to 15 stalls). The launch is shallow and suited to small boats; the lake is 5 ft deep at most.
Which lakes near Goodwiler Lake were stocked more recently?
Bakkens Pond (13.1 mi), Blackhawk Lake (13.6 mi), and Cox Hollow Lake (20 mi) were stocked more recently. Bakkens Pond is also stocked with Northern Pike, Blackhawk Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike, and Cox Hollow Lake is also stocked with Walleye.