Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk Keyes Lake fishing
Keyes Lake fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Brown Trout, Walleye, and Lake Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2010
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 6.2 in
- Surface acres
- 193.7
Fish at Keyes Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Lake Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn Keyes Lake is a 195 acre lake located in Florence County, and it has a maximum depth of 74 feet. Visitors fishing this lake can expect to catch Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake is also notable for its very clear water, making it an appealing spot for fishing. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Keyes Lake is stocked
About 667 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Florence County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
9,215
Fish stocked in 2011
38,526
Fish stocked in 2012
10,100
Fish stocked in 2013
11,320
Fish stocked in 2014
10,151
Fish stocked in 2015
10,136
Fish stocked in 2016
8,956
Fish stocked in 2017
6,888
Fish stocked in 2018
4,273
Fish stocked in 2019
11,440
Fish stocked in 2020
2,025
Fish stocked in 2021
2,020
Fish stocked in 2023
4,112
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | 2,020 | 7.48 in | report |
| 2023 | Lake Trout | 2,092 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,020 | 7.53 in | report |
| 2020 | Lake Trout | 2,025 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2019 | Lake Trout | 7,400 | 4.5 in | report |
| 2019 | Lake Trout | 2,020 | 7.66 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,020 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2018 | Lake Trout | 4,273 | 4.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,870 | 5.9 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,018 | 3.9 in | report |
| 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,956 | 5.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 1,947 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,189 | 5.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,151 | 5.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 2,020 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Brown Trout | 9,300 | 5.3 in | report |
| 2012 | Brown Trout | 10,100 | 5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,019 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2011 | Brown Trout | 36,507 | 5.7 in | report |
| 2010 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Brown Trout | 6,215 | 5.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Florence, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
One public landing, in Veterans Memorial County Park off Hwy 101 about 3 miles west of Florence: a concrete-panel ramp with a boarding dock, a turnout for backing in, vault toilet, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, and picnic tables and grills. Daily or annual launch fee; the dock slope is not ADA-compliant.
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Common questions
What fish are at Keyes Lake?
Fishing Keyes Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 9 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked 2017, averaging 5.6 in. Walleye was last stocked 2023, averaging 7 in. Lake Trout was last stocked 2023, averaging 6.2 in.
When is Keyes Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2023. About 667 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Florence County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Keyes Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.2 in. Brown Trout average 5.6 in. Walleye average 7 in. Lake Trout average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Keyes Lake?
The nearest town is Florence, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. One public landing, in Veterans Memorial County Park off Hwy 101 about 3 miles west of Florence: a concrete-panel ramp with a boarding dock, a turnout for backing in, vault toilet, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, and picnic tables and grills. Daily or annual launch fee; the dock slope is not ADA-compliant.
Which lakes near Keyes Lake were stocked more recently?
Sand Lake (6 mi), Lost Lake (12.2 mi), Fay Lake (16.1 mi), Halsey Lake (16.1 mi), and Miscauno Pond (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lost Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout, Fay Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Halsey Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Miscauno Pond is also stocked with Brown Trout.