Little Arbor Vitae Lake fishing

Fishing at Little Arbor Vitae Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

January 1, 2023

Plants on record

14

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

7.2 in

Surface acres

540.4

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Arbor Vitae, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Facilities
dock

Little Arbor Vitae Lake's single ramp in the Town of Arbor Vitae has a boarding dock but no ADA-accessible route to it; no camping or overnight parking allowed at the site.

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How Little Arbor Vitae Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2023 it was January 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

About 178 reported fish per acre, 14th most of 23 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Clear Lake (2.9 mi), Little Bass Lake (3.4 mi), Minocqua Lake (4.6 mi), Big Saint Germain Lake (5.1 mi), and Tomahawk Lake (6.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Clear Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Minocqua Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye, Big Saint Germain Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge, and Tomahawk Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye.

Fish at Little Arbor Vitae Lake

Fishing Little Arbor Vitae Lake is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 8 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Muskellunge 8 plants
Plants
8 of 14
Last stocked
January 1, 2023
Average length
11.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Walleye 6 plants
Plants
6 of 14
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Little Arbor Vitae Lake

Little Arbor Vitae Lake provides diverse fishing opportunities for anglers. Fish species present in the lake include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Those looking to fish here can expect to find these popular game fish available.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of several invasive species present in Little Arbor Vitae Lake, such as Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, and Rusty Crayfish.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2652011
  • 9,3442012
  • 1332013
  • 16,7812014
  • 1332015
  • 16,7962016
  • 832017
  • 18,6812018
  • 1322019
  • 16,7922020
  • 1182021
  • 16,7632022
  • 1192023

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2023 Muskellunge 119 11 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 16,760 2.2 in report
January 1, 2022 Muskellunge 3 14 in report
January 1, 2021 Muskellunge 118 12.3 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 16,792 2.16 in report
January 1, 2019 Muskellunge 132 11.15 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 18,681 1.6 in report
January 1, 2017 Muskellunge 83 10.8 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 16,796 2 in report
January 1, 2015 Muskellunge 133 11.4 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 16,781 2.2 in report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 133 9.2 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 9,344 1.6 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 265 9.3 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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