Muskellunge Stocked · 19 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Little Sturgeon Bay fishing
Little Sturgeon Bay fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Bowfin, White Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.7 in
- Surface acres
- 1,065.5
Fish at Little Sturgeon Bay
Muskellunge Stocked · 19 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
White Perch Confirmed present 
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guideHow Little Sturgeon Bay is stocked
About 88 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Door County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
32,548
Fish stocked in 2011
15,445
Fish stocked in 2012
32,930
Fish stocked in 2013
1,024
Fish stocked in 2014
498
Fish stocked in 2015
2,135
Fish stocked in 2016
1,608
Fish stocked in 2017
1,050
Fish stocked in 2018
113
Fish stocked in 2019
750
Fish stocked in 2020
1,000
Fish stocked in 2021
1,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,648
Fish stocked in 2024
1,000
Fish stocked in 2025
998
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 998 | 10.77 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 11.85 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,648 | 10.71 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 10.96 in | report |
| 2020 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 16.85 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 500 | 12 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 250 | 14.49 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 113 | 12.8 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 752 | 17 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 298 | 13.6 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | 10.64 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 608 | 14.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 999 | 13.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 1,136 | 11.15 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 498 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,024 | 8.45 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 32,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 930 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,609 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 13,836 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 31,950 | 1.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 598 | 11.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Gardner, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Robert M. Carmody County Park, 3570 County CC on the west shore, has a 6-lane launch behind a 350-ft wave attenuator dock that doubles as an accessible fishing pier, plus an ADA kayak launch, launch pass pay station, restrooms and picnic area. Ice anglers use the launch in winter.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Little Sturgeon Bay
Little Sturgeon Bay has several invasive species, specifically Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Flowering Rush, Purple Loosestrife, Spiny Waterflea, Starry Stonewort, and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Little Sturgeon Bay?
Fishing Little Sturgeon Bay usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 19 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 12.2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2012, averaging 1.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Little Sturgeon Bay stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. About 88 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Door County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Little Sturgeon Bay?
Stocked fish average 10.7 in. Muskellunge average 12.2 in. Walleye average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Little Sturgeon Bay?
The nearest town is Gardner, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Robert M. Carmody County Park, 3570 County CC on the west shore, has a 6-lane launch behind a 350-ft wave attenuator dock that doubles as an accessible fishing pier, plus an ADA kayak launch, launch pass pay station, restrooms and picnic area. Ice anglers use the launch in winter.