Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night High Lake fishing
High Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.2 in
- Surface acres
- 739.5
Fish at High Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow High Lake is stocked
About 420 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
274
Fish stocked in 2012
366
Fish stocked in 2014
27,584
Fish stocked in 2015
3,669
Fish stocked in 2016
52,018
Fish stocked in 2017
105,000
Fish stocked in 2018
36,843
Fish stocked in 2020
25,873
Fish stocked in 2022
26,137
Fish stocked in 2023
3,983
Fish stocked in 2024
28,568
Fish stocked in 2025
140
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 140 | 12.2 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 28,568 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 3,800 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 183 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 25,933 | 2.27 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 204 | 13.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 25,873 | 2.16 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 25,900 | 1.93 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 183 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 10,760 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 105,000 | – | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 183 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 51,835 | 1.95 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 3,669 | 8 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 184 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 27,400 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 366 | 10.4 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 274 | 12.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Land O Lakes, WI
- Facilities
- dock
High Lake Ramp, a Vilas County Forestry gravel launch on the northeast shore near Land O' Lakes, has one lane deeper than 3 feet, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, with no restrooms. The dock's approach slope exceeds ADA limits. State forest land lies within 1,000 feet of the lake.
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Common questions
What fish are at High Lake?
Fishing High Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.1 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.9 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is High Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 420 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2013, 2019, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at High Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Walleye average 3.1 in. Muskellunge average 11.9 in.
How do you get on High Lake?
The nearest town is Land O Lakes, WI. Facilities include dock. High Lake Ramp, a Vilas County Forestry gravel launch on the northeast shore near Land O' Lakes, has one lane deeper than 3 feet, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, with no restrooms. The dock's approach slope exceeds ADA limits. State forest land lies within 1,000 feet of the lake.