Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night Metonga Lake fishing
Metonga Lake fishing: not stocked since 2012. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2012
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.5 in
- Surface acres
- 2,034.9
Fish at Metonga Lake
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guideMetonga Lake is a lake located in Forest County, Wisconsin. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye here. The lake has a surface area of 2,038 acres and a max depth of 79 ft, featuring a mostly sand and gravel bottom. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Metonga Lake is stocked
About 74 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
75,495
Fish stocked in 2012
75,495
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Crandon, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Three ramps around Crandon. The North Access by the city park off Lakeview Street has three lanes, a vault toilet and an ADA-accessible dock. The South Access, by the dam at the county's Veterans Memorial Park campground, has flush toilets and a free boat wash.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Metonga Lake
Anglers should be aware of several invasive species like Banded Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Rusty Crayfish, and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Metonga Lake?
Fishing Metonga Lake usually means Walleye. All 2 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2012, averaging 1.5 in. Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Metonga Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2012. About 74 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011.
How big are the fish stocked at Metonga Lake?
Walleye stocked at Metonga Lake average 1.5 in.
How do you get on Metonga Lake?
The nearest town is Crandon, WI. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Three ramps around Crandon. The North Access by the city park off Lakeview Street has three lanes, a vault toilet and an ADA-accessible dock. The South Access, by the dam at the county's Veterans Memorial Park campground, has flush toilets and a free boat wash.
Which lakes near Metonga Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Lucerne (3 mi), Roberts Lake (8.1 mi), Crane Lake (9 mi), Arbutus Lake (9.9 mi), and Pickerel Lake (10 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Lucerne is also stocked with Walleye, Roberts Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Crane Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Arbutus Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Pickerel Lake is also stocked with Walleye.