Petenwell Lake fishing

Fishing at Petenwell Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Muskellunge and Lake Sturgeon. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

36

Since 2010

Species recorded

2

Average size

9.9 in

Surface acres

23,169.9

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Monroe, WI
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock, cleaning station

This 23,000-acre Wisconsin River flowage has 15 public landings, most a $5 daily/$20 annual fee. Petenwell County Park and Armenia Landing have ADA-accessible docks, and Armenia Landing adds an accessible fishing platform on a concrete walkway.

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How Petenwell Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2024 it was January 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

About 4.4 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Adams County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Camelot Lake (11 mi) and Castle Rock Lake (14.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Castle Rock Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge.

Fish at Petenwell Lake

Fishing Petenwell Lake is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 28 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Lake Sturgeon.

Muskellunge 28 plants
Plants
28 of 36
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
10.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Lake Sturgeon 8 plants
Plants
8 of 36
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
9.2 in

Fishing Petenwell Lake

Petenwell Lake is an artificial lake on the Wisconsin River that is used for fishing. Petenwell Lake is a 23173 acre lake with a maximum depth of 44 feet. Anglers can find game fish including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sturgeon, catfish, panfish, and muskellunge.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that Petenwell Lake has invasive species. These include Eurasian Water-Milfoil and Zebra Mussel.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,6242010
  • 9,1492011
  • 11,5312012
  • 31,9332013
  • 7,7962014
  • 2,9972015
  • 6,6492016
  • 6,0102017
  • 14,1202018
  • 3,3042019
  • 2,0272020
  • 2,3472021
  • 7692022
  • 5782023
  • 1,2082024

Stocking history

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2024 Muskellunge 1,208 13.2 in report
January 1, 2023 Muskellunge 578 11.2 in report
January 1, 2022 Muskellunge 415 11 in report
January 1, 2022 Lake Sturgeon 354 15.08 in report
January 1, 2021 Muskellunge 2,347 12.1 in report
January 1, 2020 Lake Sturgeon 1,299 13.65 in report
January 1, 2020 Muskellunge 728 11 in report
January 1, 2019 Lake Sturgeon 3,304 7.4 in report
January 1, 2018 Muskellunge 300 11 in report
January 1, 2018 Lake Sturgeon 11,520 6.37 in report
January 1, 2018 Muskellunge 2,300 11.6 in report
January 1, 2017 Muskellunge 340 12 in report
January 1, 2017 Lake Sturgeon 5,670 8.75 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 2,142 4.33 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 300 14 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 571 11 in report
January 1, 2016 Lake Sturgeon 3,636 8.8 in report
January 1, 2015 Muskellunge 2,497 11.3 in report
January 1, 2015 Muskellunge 500 12 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 2,498 9.7 in report
January 1, 2014 Lake Sturgeon 3,266 7.15 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 1,780 3.3 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 252 11 in report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 8,997 9.37 in report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 22,936 1.3 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 405 11.5 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 7,343 10.68 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 3,448 1.6 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 335 10 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 330 12 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 3,097 9.3 in report
January 1, 2011 Lake Sturgeon 1,661 6.75 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 4,061 7.85 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 1,874 12.9 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 350 18 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 400 10 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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