Lac La Belle fishing

Lac La Belle fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

Lac La Belle
Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
2023
Walleye
Plants on record
25
Since 2010
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.3 in
Surface acres
1,152.1

Fish at Lac La Belle

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Northern Pike Stocked · 9 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2019 · avg 8.6 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2023 · avg 11.6 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2023 · avg 1.4 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Lac La Belle is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 387 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

48,192

Fish stocked in 2011

16,170

Fish stocked in 2012

43,047

Fish stocked in 2013

4,750

Fish stocked in 2014

42,708

Fish stocked in 2015

117,953

Fish stocked in 2016

42,965

Fish stocked in 2018

44,057

Fish stocked in 2019

3,688

Fish stocked in 2020

875

Fish stocked in 2021

1,254

Fish stocked in 2022

40,966

Fish stocked in 2023

38,875

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2023Walleye37,8861.5 inreport
2023Muskellunge98911.1 inreport
2022Walleye40,7661.5 inreport
2022Muskellunge20013 inreport
2021Muskellunge10011 inreport
2021Muskellunge1,15412.1 inreport
2020Muskellunge87512 inreport
2019Muskellunge1,15011.93 inreport
2019Northern Pike2,5388.6 inreport
2018Walleye41,5501.38 inreport
2018Muskellunge20011 inreport
2018Northern Pike2,3079 inreport
2016Walleye40,4271.13 inreport
2016Northern Pike2,5388.4 inreport
2015Walleye115,2001.3 inreport
2015Northern Pike2,3289.7 inreport
2015Muskellunge42511 inreport
2014Walleye40,3801.4 inreport
2014Northern Pike2,3289.3 inreport
2013Northern Pike4,7508.9 inreport
2012Walleye40,7401.51 inreport
2012Northern Pike2,3077.9 inreport
2011Northern Pike16,1708.05 inreport
2010Northern Pike7,4527.7 inreport
2010Walleye40,7401.47 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Oconomowoc, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Oconomowoc's public launch is on the south shore off West Wisconsin Avenue by City Beach: 3 concrete lanes, dock, portable toilets, launch fee, limited trailer parking. Shore anglers use City Beach Park's piers, Veterans Memorial Park and a DNR-listed pier with accessible seating on Hwy 67.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Lac La Belle

Photo of Lac La Belle
Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Lac La Belle?

Fishing Lac La Belle usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 9 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 8.6 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2023, averaging 11.6 in. Walleye was last stocked 2023, averaging 1.4 in. Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lac La Belle stocked?

Not stocked since 2023. About 387 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017.

How big are the fish stocked at Lac La Belle?

Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Northern Pike average 8.6 in. Muskellunge average 11.6 in. Walleye average 1.4 in.

How do you get on Lac La Belle?

The nearest town is Oconomowoc, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Oconomowoc's public launch is on the south shore off West Wisconsin Avenue by City Beach: 3 concrete lanes, dock, portable toilets, launch fee, limited trailer parking. Shore anglers use City Beach Park's piers, Veterans Memorial Park and a DNR-listed pier with accessible seating on Hwy 67.

Which lakes near Lac La Belle were stocked more recently?

Oconomowoc Lake (3.9 mi), Okauchee Lake (4.6 mi), Lower Genesee Lake (6.2 mi), Upper Nemahbin Lake (6.2 mi), and Pine Lake (6.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Oconomowoc Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye, Okauchee Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye, Upper Nemahbin Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike, and Pine Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye.

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