Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Minocqua Lake fishing
Minocqua Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.4 in
- Surface acres
- 1,342
Fish at Minocqua Lake
Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch 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
Cisco Confirmed present Anglers can target a variety of native fish species, including Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Panfish. The lake's islands serve as habitat for a diversity of fish. This area is a major tourist location and part of the "Lakeland" area. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Minocqua Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016, 2018, and 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,359
Fish stocked in 2012
23,800
Fish stocked in 2013
13,596
Fish stocked in 2014
1,362
Fish stocked in 2015
13,377
Fish stocked in 2017
15,175
Fish stocked in 2019
14,222
Fish stocked in 2021
13,718
Fish stocked in 2022
2,000,000
Fish stocked in 2023
3,290,558
Fish stocked in 2024
4,422,500
Fish stocked in 2025
13,601
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 13,340 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 261 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 522,500 | – | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 3,900,000 | 1 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 334 | 11 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 13,376 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 3,200,000 | 1 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 76,848 | – | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 13,369 | 7.13 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 349 | 12.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 839 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 13,383 | 7.02 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,333 | 10.85 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 13,842 | 6.53 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 13,377 | 7.84 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 3 | 9.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,359 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 13,596 | 7.73 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 23,800 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,359 | 9.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Minocqua, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Four public ramps. Park Street and Chicago Avenue have ADA-accessible docks and flush restrooms; launch fees apply at Cedar Street and Park Street; Stacks Bay has no restroom. A city fishing pier with seated angler stations reaches 15 ft of water.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Minocqua Lake
Minocqua Lake contains invasive species including Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Flowering Rush, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, Purple Loosestrife, Rusty Crayfish, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Minocqua Lake?
Fishing Minocqua Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 13 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 4.8 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 10.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Minocqua Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011. No plants recorded in 2016, 2018, and 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Minocqua Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.4 in. Walleye average 4.8 in. Muskellunge average 10.9 in.
How do you get on Minocqua Lake?
The nearest town is Minocqua, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Four public ramps. Park Street and Chicago Avenue have ADA-accessible docks and flush restrooms; launch fees apply at Cedar Street and Park Street; Stacks Bay has no restroom. A city fishing pier with seated angler stations reaches 15 ft of water.