Fathead Minnow Stocked · 10 plants · last 2020 Last stocked 2020 · avg 2 in · 10 plants
Fathead Minnow species guideHills Lake fishing
Hills Lake fishing is stocked with Crappie, Walleye, Fathead Minnow, Yellow Perch, and White Sucker on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 2010
- Species recorded
- 5
- Average size
- 4.5 in
- Surface acres
- 122
Fish at Hills Lake
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 10 plants · last 2020 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk White Sucker Stocked · 2 plants · last 2015
Last stocked 2015 · avg 7 in · 2 plants
Hills Lake is situated in Waushara County. Anglers at Hills Lake can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake spans 125 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 22 feet. There is one boat landing available for public recreation. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Hills Lake is stocked
About 2,554 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
151,750
Fish stocked in 2011
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
75,500
Fish stocked in 2014
1,850
Fish stocked in 2015
1,625
Fish stocked in 2016
13,000
Fish stocked in 2017
24,100
Fish stocked in 2018
500
Fish stocked in 2019
37,500
Fish stocked in 2020
400
Fish stocked in 2022
750
Fish stocked in 2024
3,600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 2,500 | 3 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,100 | 6 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 750 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 400 | 8 in | report |
| 2020 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2019 | Fathead Minnow | 37,500 | 2 in | report |
| 2018 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 500 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 800 | 6 in | report |
| 2017 | Crappie | 800 | 5 in | report |
| 2017 | Fathead Minnow | 22,500 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2016 | Fathead Minnow | 12,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | White Sucker | 925 | 5 in | report |
| 2015 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2015 | White Sucker | 600 | 9 in | report |
| 2014 | Yellow Perch | 1,050 | 4 in | report |
| 2014 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 800 | 3 in | report |
| 2013 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2012 | Fathead Minnow | 75,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 500 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2011 | Yellow Perch | 500 | 5 in | report |
| 2011 | Crappie | 500 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Fathead Minnow | 150,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 750 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Crappie | 1,000 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Mount Morris, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Hills Lake, also called Big Hills Lake, has one public launch at Big Hills Lake County Park on the west end off Hwy WW: a concrete-plank ramp with boarding dock, vault toilet, picnic tables and grills. Trailer parking is across Hwy WW, and the dock transition is not ADA accessible.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Hills Lake
Hills Lake has reported invasive species. These include Banded Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Hills Lake?
Fishing Hills Lake usually means Fathead Minnow: Fathead Minnow accounts for 10 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2020, averaging 2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 6.7 in. Crappie was last stocked 2017, averaging 4.8 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 4.5 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Hills Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2010. About 2,554 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2021 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Hills Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in. Walleye average 6.7 in. Crappie average 4.8 in. Yellow Perch average 4.5 in.
How do you get on Hills Lake?
The nearest town is Mount Morris, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Hills Lake, also called Big Hills Lake, has one public launch at Big Hills Lake County Park on the west end off Hwy WW: a concrete-plank ramp with boarding dock, vault toilet, picnic tables and grills. Trailer parking is across Hwy WW, and the dock transition is not ADA accessible.