Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Kawaguesaga Lake fishing
Kawaguesaga Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.5 in
- Surface acres
- 702.5
Fish at Kawaguesaga Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 7 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Kawaguesaga Lake is stocked
About 90 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
670
Fish stocked in 2012
11,725
Fish stocked in 2013
6,700
Fish stocked in 2014
670
Fish stocked in 2015
6,996
Fish stocked in 2017
7,754
Fish stocked in 2019
7,333
Fish stocked in 2021
7,166
Fish stocked in 2023
7,172
Fish stocked in 2025
7,155
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 165 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 6,990 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 6,997 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 175 | 11 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 175 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 6,991 | 7.15 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 6,997 | 6.85 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 336 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 7,097 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 657 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 6,996 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 670 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 6,700 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 11,725 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 670 | 9.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Minocqua, WI
- Facilities
- dock
One public landing, a concrete-panel ramp with a boarding dock off Dam Road, run by Wisconsin Valley Improvement; DNR found no ADA-accessible route to the dock (2012). Boats can also come in through the channel from Minocqua Lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Kawaguesaga Lake
Anglers should be aware of several invasive species, including Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Flowering Rush, Purple Loosestrife, Rusty Crayfish, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Kawaguesaga Lake?
Fishing Kawaguesaga Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 8 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.2 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Kawaguesaga Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. About 90 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Kawaguesaga Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Walleye average 6.2 in. Muskellunge average 11 in.
How do you get on Kawaguesaga Lake?
The nearest town is Minocqua, WI. Facilities include dock. One public landing, a concrete-panel ramp with a boarding dock off Dam Road, run by Wisconsin Valley Improvement; DNR found no ADA-accessible route to the dock (2012). Boats can also come in through the channel from Minocqua Lake.