Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Owen fishing
Lake Owen fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.6 in
- Surface acres
- 1,253
Fish at Lake Owen
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideLake Owen is a 1250 acre lake located in Bayfield County, with a maximum depth of 95 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water clarity is very clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Owen is stocked
About 84 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Bayfield County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
10,934
Fish stocked in 2012
6,614
Fish stocked in 2013
11,575
Fish stocked in 2014
12,943
Fish stocked in 2016
12,532
Fish stocked in 2018
12,495
Fish stocked in 2020
12,625
Fish stocked in 2022
12,499
Fish stocked in 2025
12,489
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 12,489 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 12,499 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 12,625 | 7 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 12,495 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 12,532 | 7.43 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 12,943 | 6.35 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 6,615 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 4,960 | 6 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 6,614 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 6,615 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 4,319 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Drummond, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Two Forest Service landings: a free one on Lake Owen Station Road (FR 216) at the north end, near the swim beach and picnic area, with a vault toilet; and a concrete ramp with dock inside Two Lakes Campground on the northeast side, which charges an entrance fee. About 5 minutes from Drummond.
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About Lake Owen
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Owen?
Fishing Lake Owen usually means Walleye. All 11 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Owen stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. About 84 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Bayfield County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Owen?
Walleye stocked at Lake Owen average 6.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Owen?
The nearest town is Town of Drummond, WI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Two Forest Service landings: a free one on Lake Owen Station Road (FR 216) at the north end, near the swim beach and picnic area, with a vault toilet; and a concrete ramp with dock inside Two Lakes Campground on the northeast side, which charges an entrance fee. About 5 minutes from Drummond.