Pence Lake fishing

Pence Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
2024
Brown Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2010
Species recorded
1
Average size
5.7 in
Surface acres
22

Fish at Pence Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2024 · avg 5.7 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Pence Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 3,530 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Langlade County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

3,729

Fish stocked in 2011

5,997

Fish stocked in 2013

11,377

Fish stocked in 2014

6,540

Fish stocked in 2015

5,421

Fish stocked in 2016

6,125

Fish stocked in 2017

6,577

Fish stocked in 2018

7,000

Fish stocked in 2019

7,095

Fish stocked in 2020

3,600

Fish stocked in 2021

3,550

Fish stocked in 2022

3,540

Fish stocked in 2023

3,600

Fish stocked in 2024

3,500

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Brown Trout3,5005.7 inreport
2023Brown Trout3,6005.4 inreport
2022Brown Trout3,5405.7 inreport
2021Brown Trout3,5505.8 inreport
2020Brown Trout3,6005.5 inreport
2019Brown Trout7,0955.5 inreport
2018Brown Trout7,0005.5 inreport
2017Brown Trout6,5775.9 inreport
2016Brown Trout6,1255.9 inreport
2015Brown Trout5,4215.5 inreport
2014Brown Trout6,5405.8 inreport
2013Brown Trout5,2606.5 inreport
2013Brown Trout6,1175.2 inreport
2011Brown Trout5,9975.7 inreport
2010Brown Trout3,7296.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Town of Upham, WI
Facilities
restrooms

Pence Lake Fishing Area is Langlade County forest land off Pence Lake Road. Its gravel ramp is shallow (under 3 ft) with no dock, a vault toilet, a picnic area and 16-20 stalls; a boulder sits in the water just outside the launch lane.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Pence Lake?

Fishing Pence Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.7 in.

When is Pence Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2010. About 3,530 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Langlade County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012.

How big are the fish stocked at Pence Lake?

Brown Trout stocked at Pence Lake average 5.7 in.

How do you get on Pence Lake?

The nearest town is Town of Upham, WI. Facilities include restrooms. Pence Lake Fishing Area is Langlade County forest land off Pence Lake Road. Its gravel ramp is shallow (under 3 ft) with no dock, a vault toilet, a picnic area and 16-20 stalls; a boulder sits in the water just outside the launch lane.

Which lakes near Pence Lake were stocked more recently?

Jack Lake (2.3 mi), Pickerel Lake (9.6 mi), Upper Post Lake (10.5 mi), and Crane Lake (10.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Jack Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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