Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lipsett Lake fishing
Lipsett Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Surface acres
- 388.5
Fish at Lipsett Lake
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 5 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
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
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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed 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
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideLipsett Lake is a 393 acre lake located in Burnett County. It has a maximum depth of 24 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lipsett Lake is stocked
About 245 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,197
Fish stocked in 2012
1,965
Fish stocked in 2014
13,945
Fish stocked in 2015
124
Fish stocked in 2016
10,687
Fish stocked in 2017
41
Fish stocked in 2018
5,286
Fish stocked in 2019
97
Fish stocked in 2020
9,139
Fish stocked in 2021
16,071
Fish stocked in 2022
14,275
Fish stocked in 2023
3,143
Fish stocked in 2025
16,375
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 16,375 | 1.91 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 196 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 2,947 | 2.43 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 14,275 | 1.79 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 13,074 | 2 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,997 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 9,139 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 97 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 5,286 | 2.5 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 41 | 12.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 10,687 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 124 | 12.25 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 13,945 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 1,965 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 196 | 10 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 4,001 | 2.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Spooner, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms
One Town of Rusk concrete-to-gravel ramp on the south end, with 1-5 trailer stalls and a vault toilet but no boarding dock. The only other access is an unimproved carry-in or walk-on spot from a town road on the northwest shore, by the outlet stream.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lipsett Lake?
Fishing Lipsett Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 3.1 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2023, averaging 11.9 in. Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lipsett Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011. About 245 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2013 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Lipsett Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.8 in. Walleye average 3.1 in. Muskellunge average 11.9 in.
How do you get on Lipsett Lake?
The nearest town is Spooner, WI. Facilities include restrooms. One Town of Rusk concrete-to-gravel ramp on the south end, with 1-5 trailer stalls and a vault toilet but no boarding dock. The only other access is an unimproved carry-in or walk-on spot from a town road on the northwest shore, by the outlet stream.