Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Ripley fishing
Lake Ripley fishing: not stocked since 2021. It was stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2021
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.5 in
- Surface acres
- 418.6
Fish at Lake Ripley
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guideLake Ripley offers fishing for several species, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Notably, the lake produced Wisconsin's largest largemouth bass, which was caught on October 12, 1940, and weighed 11 pounds, 3 ounces. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Ripley is stocked
About 183 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Jefferson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
7,524
Fish stocked in 2011
14,630
Fish stocked in 2013
14,630
Fish stocked in 2015
4,519
Fish stocked in 2017
8,396
Fish stocked in 2018
5,000
Fish stocked in 2019
13,360
Fish stocked in 2021
8,358
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Walleye | 8,358 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 5,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 8,360 | 7.4 in | report |
| 2018 | Yellow Perch | 5,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 8,396 | 6.67 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 4,519 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 14,630 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 14,630 | 1.47 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 7,524 | 1.62 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cambridge, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
DNR's 2023 survey lists one public launch, at the end of Island Lane on the south shore next to Hoard Curtis Scout Camp: a Town of Oakland concrete ramp with boarding dock, portable toilet and a daily launch fee. Ripley Park on the west shore has a public beach.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Ripley
Anglers should be aware that Lake Ripley contains several invasive species. These include Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, Purple Loosestrife, and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Ripley?
Fishing Lake Ripley usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Walleye was last stocked 2021, averaging 4.6 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2019, averaging 4 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Ripley stocked?
Not stocked since 2021. About 183 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Jefferson County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Ripley?
Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Walleye average 4.6 in. Yellow Perch average 4 in.
How do you get on Lake Ripley?
The nearest town is Cambridge, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. DNR's 2023 survey lists one public launch, at the end of Island Lane on the south shore next to Hoard Curtis Scout Camp: a Town of Oakland concrete ramp with boarding dock, portable toilet and a daily launch fee. Ripley Park on the west shore has a public beach.
Which lakes near Lake Ripley were stocked more recently?
Rock Lake (6.2 mi), Lake Koshkonong (9 mi), Lake Kegonsa (13.5 mi), and Lake Waubesa (16.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Rock Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Lake Koshkonong is also stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch, Lake Kegonsa is also stocked with Walleye, and Lake Waubesa is also stocked with Walleye.