Little Bass Lake fishing

Little Bass Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
16
Since 2010
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
5.3 in
Surface acres
43.9

Fish at Little Bass Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2025 · avg 5.3 in · 16 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Little Bass Lake is a 44 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 65 feet. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Little Bass Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,767 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

4,500

Fish stocked in 2011

4,000

Fish stocked in 2012

4,700

Fish stocked in 2013

4,465

Fish stocked in 2014

5,170

Fish stocked in 2015

5,170

Fish stocked in 2016

6,074

Fish stocked in 2017

4,700

Fish stocked in 2018

4,230

Fish stocked in 2019

5,170

Fish stocked in 2020

4,500

Fish stocked in 2021

5,170

Fish stocked in 2022

5,170

Fish stocked in 2023

4,700

Fish stocked in 2024

4,700

Fish stocked in 2025

5,170

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Rainbow Trout5,1705.9 inreport
2024Rainbow Trout4,7004.6 inreport
2023Rainbow Trout4,7005.2 inreport
2022Rainbow Trout5,1705.5 inreport
2021Rainbow Trout5,1704.6 inreport
2020Rainbow Trout4,5006 inreport
2019Rainbow Trout5,1705 inreport
2018Rainbow Trout4,2305.1 inreport
2017Rainbow Trout4,7005 inreport
2016Rainbow Trout6,0744.5 inreport
2015Rainbow Trout5,1705 inreport
2014Rainbow Trout5,1705 inreport
2013Rainbow Trout4,4655 inreport
2012Rainbow Trout4,7006 inreport
2011Rainbow Trout4,0005.8 inreport
2010Rainbow Trout4,5006 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Town of Woodruff, WI

The only public access is a DNR carry-in canoe slide off Little Bass Road, an unmarked seasonal road. A boulder keeps vehicles off the launch, so there is no trailer ramp; the lot holds about 11 to 15 cars. The 44-acre seepage lake is 65 ft deep, with public land within 1,000 ft.

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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 Little Bass Lake?

Fishing Little Bass Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 16 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.3 in. Smallmouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Little Bass Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. About 1,767 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Little Bass Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Little Bass Lake average 5.3 in.

How do you get on Little Bass Lake?

The nearest town is Town of Woodruff, WI. The only public access is a DNR carry-in canoe slide off Little Bass Road, an unmarked seasonal road. A boulder keeps vehicles off the launch, so there is no trailer ramp; the lot holds about 11 to 15 cars. The 44-acre seepage lake is 65 ft deep, with public land within 1,000 ft.

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