Fathead Minnow Stocked · 11 plants · last 2022 Last stocked 2022 · avg 2 in · 11 plants
Fathead Minnow species guideKusel Lake fishing
Kusel Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Fathead Minnow, Yellow Perch, Crappie, and White Sucker on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 5 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.1 in
- Surface acres
- 72.8
Fish at Kusel Lake
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 11 plants · last 2022 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk White Sucker Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015
Last stocked 2015 · avg 5 in · 1 plant
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Warmouth Confirmed present
How Kusel Lake is stocked
About 3,329 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
90,600
Fish stocked in 2011
700
Fish stocked in 2012
45,250
Fish stocked in 2014
1,300
Fish stocked in 2015
220
Fish stocked in 2016
10,500
Fish stocked in 2017
16,300
Fish stocked in 2018
250
Fish stocked in 2019
30,000
Fish stocked in 2020
400
Fish stocked in 2022
44,400
Fish stocked in 2023
1,800
Fish stocked in 2024
600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 600 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Yellow Perch | 900 | 3 in | report |
| 2023 | Crappie | 900 | 3 in | report |
| 2022 | Fathead Minnow | 44,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 400 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 400 | 8 in | report |
| 2019 | Fathead Minnow | 30,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 250 | 7 in | report |
| 2018 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2017 | Fathead Minnow | 15,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 600 | 6 in | report |
| 2017 | Crappie | 700 | 4 in | report |
| 2016 | Fathead Minnow | 10,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 500 | 7 in | report |
| 2015 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2015 | White Sucker | 120 | 5 in | report |
| 2014 | Yellow Perch | 600 | 4 in | report |
| 2014 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 700 | 3 in | report |
| 2013 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2012 | Fathead Minnow | 45,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 250 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2011 | Crappie | 400 | 5 in | report |
| 2011 | Yellow Perch | 300 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Fathead Minnow | 90,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 600 | 5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Springwater, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms
Two public accesses. Kusel Lake County Park has a paved, blacktop-to-sand ramp with vault toilets and drinking water but no boarding dock. The Town of Springwater ramp is rough, steep and unimproved, reached by backing in from Archer Lane.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Kusel Lake
Anglers should be aware of several invasive species in Kusel Lake, including Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, and Purple Loosestrife. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Kusel Lake?
Fishing Kusel Lake usually means Fathead Minnow: Fathead Minnow accounts for 11 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2022, averaging 2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 6.7 in. Crappie was last stocked 2023, averaging 3.8 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2023, averaging 4.5 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Kusel Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2010. About 3,329 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Kusel Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.1 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in. Walleye average 6.7 in. Crappie average 3.8 in. Yellow Perch average 4.5 in.
How do you get on Kusel Lake?
The nearest town is Springwater, WI. Facilities include restrooms. Two public accesses. Kusel Lake County Park has a paved, blacktop-to-sand ramp with vault toilets and drinking water but no boarding dock. The Town of Springwater ramp is rough, steep and unimproved, reached by backing in from Archer Lane.