Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, dusk Horsehead Lake fishing
Horsehead Lake fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, and Yellow Bullhead. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.9 in
- Surface acres
- 377.4
Fish at Horsehead Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 3 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Horsehead Lake is a 377 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 11 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Horsehead Lake is stocked
About 268 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2012
17,980
Fish stocked in 2013
16,950
Fish stocked in 2014
18,327
Fish stocked in 2015
14,327
Fish stocked in 2016
18,850
Fish stocked in 2021
5,750
Fish stocked in 2023
8,945
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bluegill | 5,530 | 3 in | report |
| 2023 | Crappie | 3,415 | 2 in | report |
| 2021 | Bluegill | 5,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2021 | Crappie | 750 | 3 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 18,850 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 14,327 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 9,150 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 3,187 | 4 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 5,990 | 2.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 16,950 | 3.25 in | report |
| 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 17,980 | 3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Lake Tomahawk, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Horsehead Lake Access, a DNR landing off Kildare (Kildeer) Road, has a concrete-plank ramp deeper than 3 feet, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, with no restrooms. DNR advises trimming up to power load; the dock slope exceeds ADA limits. The 377-acre lake is only 11 feet deep.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Horsehead Lake
Anglers should note that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Horsehead Lake?
Fishing Horsehead Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 5 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2016, averaging 2.7 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2023, averaging 3.2 in. Crappie was last stocked 2023, averaging 3 in. Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Black Bullhead, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Horsehead Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2023. About 268 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Horsehead Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.7 in. Bluegill average 3.2 in. Crappie average 3 in.
How do you get on Horsehead Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Lake Tomahawk, WI. Facilities include dock. Horsehead Lake Access, a DNR landing off Kildare (Kildeer) Road, has a concrete-plank ramp deeper than 3 feet, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, with no restrooms. DNR advises trimming up to power load; the dock slope exceeds ADA limits. The 377-acre lake is only 11 feet deep.
Which lakes near Horsehead Lake were stocked more recently?
Dorothy Lake (2.3 mi), Two Sisters Lake (3 mi), Tomahawk Lake (4.3 mi), Little Bass Lake (5.5 mi), and Clear Lake (6.2 mi) were stocked more recently.