Lake Chetek fishing

Fishing at Lake Chetek is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

14

Since 2010

Species recorded

1

Average size

6.6 in

Surface acres

922.6

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Chetek, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

Lake Chetek is a flowage (reservoir). Its Town of Chetek landing is a single paved lane that drops off sharply at the ramp; no restrooms or dock on file.

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How Lake Chetek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2022, and 2024.

About 142 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 10 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Lake Chetek

Fishing Lake Chetek is most likely to be for Walleye. All 14 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 14 plants
Plants
14 of 14
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
6.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Lake Chetek

Lake 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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,0002010
  • 30,0322011
  • 3,0302012
  • 11,6402013
  • 9,2142015
  • 9,2342017
  • 15,0002018
  • 9,2312019
  • 12,0002020
  • 10,1572021
  • 9,2322023
  • 9,9612025

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Walleye 9,961 7.2 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 9,232 6.5 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 10,157 6.57 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 12,000 7 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 9,231 6.2 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 15,000 7 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 9,234 3.3 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 9,214 7.2 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 3,940 7 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 7,700 6.8 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 3,030 7 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 3,000 9 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 27,032 1.65 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 2,000 10 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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