Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Chetek fishing
Lake Chetek fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.6 in
- Surface acres
- 922.6
Fish at Lake Chetek
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideLake Chetek offers fishing for several species, as the most common fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye, with smallmouth bass also present. The lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet and mean depth of 13 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Chetek is stocked
About 142 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
2,000
Fish stocked in 2011
30,032
Fish stocked in 2012
3,030
Fish stocked in 2013
11,640
Fish stocked in 2015
9,214
Fish stocked in 2017
9,234
Fish stocked in 2018
15,000
Fish stocked in 2019
9,231
Fish stocked in 2020
12,000
Fish stocked in 2021
10,157
Fish stocked in 2023
9,232
Fish stocked in 2025
9,961
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 9,961 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 9,232 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 10,157 | 6.57 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 12,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 9,231 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 15,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 9,234 | 3.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 9,214 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 3,940 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 7,700 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 3,030 | 7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 3,000 | 9 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 27,032 | 1.65 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 2,000 | 10 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Chetek, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Lake Chetek is a flowage (reservoir). The City of Chetek's Lakeview Drive ramp has 2 concrete lanes, a boarding dock and flush toilets. Town of Chetek landings are single-lane with no dock: one paved ramp drops off sharply at the end, and a gravel one needs a 275-foot back-in.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Chetek
Anglers should be aware that invasive species such as Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, and Curly-Leaf Pondweed are present. Additionally, the paved launch approach drops off significantly at the ramp at Lake Chetek Access. (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 Lake Chetek?
Fishing Lake Chetek usually means Walleye. All 14 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Chetek stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2010. About 142 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2022, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Chetek?
Walleye stocked at Lake Chetek average 6.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Chetek?
The nearest town is Chetek, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Lake Chetek is a flowage (reservoir). The City of Chetek's Lakeview Drive ramp has 2 concrete lanes, a boarding dock and flush toilets. Town of Chetek landings are single-lane with no dock: one paved ramp drops off sharply at the end, and a gravel one needs a 275-foot back-in.