Lost Lake fishing

Fishing at Lost Lake has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

22

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.9 in

Surface acres

81

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Long Lake, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

A public boat landing provides access to this 84-acre lake in Florence County. Water clarity is very clear; maximum depth is 45 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Lost Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

About 859 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Florence County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Lost Lake

Fishing Lost Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Rainbow Trout 15 plants
Plants
15 of 22
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 7 plants
Plants
7 of 22
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
8.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing Lost Lake

Lost Lake is an 84-acre lake in Florence County, with a maximum depth of 45 feet. Visitors can access the lake from a public boat landing. This lake has Smallmouth Bass and Trout available for fishing. The water clarity in Lost Lake is very clear.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that local boating ordinances, which may be more restrictive than state law, could apply on Lost Lake. It is advisable to check for signs at the public boat landing for current local regulations, as there may be a delay between an ordinance's passing and its database entry.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,7262011
  • 3,8002012
  • 4,8002013
  • 3,0182014
  • 4,2572015
  • 2,5632016
  • 3,5642017
  • 4,3672018
  • 4,9432019
  • 5,6842020
  • 7,2002021
  • 5,0002022
  • 5,0802023
  • 5,0002024
  • 6,6002025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 22 plants Showing 22 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Brown Trout 2,750 9 in report
January 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,850 8.4 in report
January 1, 2024 Brown Trout 3,000 8.6 in report
January 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,000 8.7 in report
January 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,250 8.9 in report
January 1, 2023 Brown Trout 2,830 9 in report
January 1, 2022 Brown Trout 2,500 9 in report
January 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,500 8.8 in report
January 1, 2021 Brown Trout 4,200 8.7 in report
January 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,000 9.1 in report
January 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 5,684 8.5 in report
January 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,243 9.1 in report
January 1, 2019 Brown Trout 2,700 9.1 in report
January 1, 2018 Brown Trout 2,251 9 in report
January 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,116 9 in report
January 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,564 9.6 in report
January 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,563 9 in report
January 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 4,257 9 in report
January 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 3,018 9.3 in report
January 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 4,800 9 in report
January 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,800 8.9 in report
January 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 3,726 9 in report
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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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