Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Namekagon Lake fishing
Namekagon Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth 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
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.7 in
- Surface acres
- 2,724.2
Fish at Namekagon Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
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
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass 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 guideNamekagon Lake is a 2897 acre lake located in Bayfield County. Fish species include crappie, northern pike, and walleye. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Namekagon Lake is stocked
About 25 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Bayfield County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,500
Fish stocked in 2013
2,500
Fish stocked in 2015
2,500
Fish stocked in 2017
825
Fish stocked in 2018
3,651
Fish stocked in 2019
750
Fish stocked in 2020
7,860
Fish stocked in 2021
21,920
Fish stocked in 2023
8,745
Fish stocked in 2024
6,603
Fish stocked in 2025
8,895
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 2,235 | 12.5 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 6,660 | 6 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 6,603 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 6,263 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 2,482 | 11.6 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 21,133 | 5.8 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 787 | 14.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 7,860 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 750 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 3,097 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 554 | 12.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 825 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 2,500 | 12.4 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 2,500 | 11.57 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,500 | 10 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cable, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
DNR lists seven public landings. The DNR access off County Hwy D has a concrete ramp, an ADA-accessible dock and a fishing pier. The Forest Service's Namekagon Lake Recreation Area adds a ramp (use fee for non-campers), a fishing pier, a beach and vault toilets.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Namekagon Lake
Nearest lakes
Camping near Namekagon Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Namekagon Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Day Lake Campground (9.8 miles), East Twin Campground (11.8 miles), and Namekagon camping (12.4 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Common questions
What fish are at Namekagon Lake?
Fishing Namekagon Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 9 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 12 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.3 in. Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Namekagon Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. About 25 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Bayfield County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Namekagon Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.7 in. Muskellunge average 12 in. Walleye average 6.3 in.
How do you get on Namekagon Lake?
The nearest town is Cable, WI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. DNR lists seven public landings. The DNR access off County Hwy D has a concrete ramp, an ADA-accessible dock and a fishing pier. The Forest Service's Namekagon Lake Recreation Area adds a ramp (use fee for non-campers), a fishing pier, a beach and vault toilets.