Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night High Falls Reservoir fishing
High Falls Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2010
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 7.6 in
- Surface acres
- 1,485.8
Fish at High Falls Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk High Falls Reservoir is a 1471 acre lake located in Marinette County. It has a maximum depth of 54 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How High Falls Reservoir is stocked
About 98 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Marinette County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
4,998
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2012
3,347
Fish stocked in 2013
26,676
Fish stocked in 2015
14,678
Fish stocked in 2017
17,803
Fish stocked in 2019
15,413
Fish stocked in 2021
23,011
Fish stocked in 2023
20,851
Fish stocked in 2024
736
Fish stocked in 2025
15,387
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 15,387 | 8.01 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 736 | 11.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 9,995 | 7.19 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 10,856 | 2.92 in | report |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 7,500 | 3 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 14,776 | 8.21 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 735 | 10.98 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 14,708 | 7.45 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 705 | 10 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 471 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 14,777 | 7.75 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 2,555 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 14,678 | 7.57 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 200 | 10 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 11,503 | 4.04 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 14,973 | 7.27 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 1,347 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 4,998 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Town of Stephenson, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Eight DNR landings ring the flowage in the Peshtigo River State Forest, about 9 miles NW of Crivitz. Launch #5 (Channel) has two concrete lanes, lighting, and an ADA-accessible dock and vault toilet; Launch #1 (West Bay) also has an ADA dock. Twin Bridge County Park adds a campground.
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Common questions
What fish are at High Falls Reservoir?
Fishing High Falls Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 7.1 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 9.1 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2021, averaging 3 in.
When is High Falls Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2010. About 98 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Marinette County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at High Falls Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 7.6 in. Walleye average 7.1 in. Muskellunge average 9.1 in. Yellow Perch average 3 in.
How do you get on High Falls Reservoir?
The nearest town is Town of Stephenson, WI. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Eight DNR landings ring the flowage in the Peshtigo River State Forest, about 9 miles NW of Crivitz. Launch #5 (Channel) has two concrete lanes, lighting, and an ADA-accessible dock and vault toilet; Launch #1 (West Bay) also has an ADA dock. Twin Bridge County Park adds a campground.