Fathead Minnow Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Last stocked 2025 · avg 2.2 in · 8 plants
Fathead Minnow species guideLeota Lake fishing
Leota Lake fishing is stocked with Fathead Minnow, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, and 1 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 7 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.1 in
- Surface acres
- 35.2
Fish at Leota Lake
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 7 plants · last 2025 Best: dusk, night 
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Crappie Stocked · 3 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 3 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 2013 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideLeota Lake is a 36 acre lake located in Rock County, Wisconsin. It has a maximum depth of 15 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. The lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Leota Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
30,000
Fish stocked in 2013
9,150
Fish stocked in 2016
128,750
Fish stocked in 2017
241,850
Fish stocked in 2018
400
Fish stocked in 2019
350
Fish stocked in 2023
166,600
Fish stocked in 2024
166,100
Fish stocked in 2025
154,800
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2025 | Crappie | 500 | 3 in | report |
| 2025 | Fathead Minnow | 154,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 200 | 7 in | report |
| 2024 | Crappie | 500 | 3 in | report |
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 500 | 3 in | report |
| 2024 | Fathead Minnow | 165,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 300 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Fathead Minnow | 166,200 | 3 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 50 | 10 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 200 | 6 in | report |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 6 in | report |
| 2019 | Fathead Minnow | – | 1.5 in | report |
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2018 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2.5 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 300 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 200 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Fathead Minnow | 241,600 | 2 in | report |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 50 | 11 in | report |
| 2016 | Fathead Minnow | 127,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 200 | 8 in | report |
| 2016 | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | 3 in | report |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 50 | 12 in | report |
| 2013 | Yellow Perch | 4,700 | 4 in | report |
| 2013 | Crappie | 4,000 | 3 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 300 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Smallmouth Bass | 150 | 3 in | report |
| 2011 | Fathead Minnow | 30,000 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Evansville, WI
Lake Leota sits in the heart of Evansville's Leonard Leota Park (5 Antes Drive), a stream-fed lake used for fishing, canoeing and ice-skating. DNR lists one public boat landing. The park adds picnic areas, playgrounds and hiking areas.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Leota Lake?
Fishing Leota Lake usually means Fathead Minnow: Fathead Minnow accounts for 8 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2025, averaging 2.2 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2025, averaging 8 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.9 in. Crappie was last stocked 2025, averaging 3 in. 3 more species are on the stocking report. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Leota Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Leota Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.1 in. Fathead Minnow average 2.2 in. Channel Catfish average 8 in. Walleye average 6.9 in. Crappie average 3 in.
How do you get on Leota Lake?
The nearest town is Evansville, WI. Lake Leota sits in the heart of Evansville's Leonard Leota Park (5 Antes Drive), a stream-fed lake used for fishing, canoeing and ice-skating. DNR lists one public boat landing. The park adds picnic areas, playgrounds and hiking areas.