Rooney Lake fishing

Fishing at Rooney Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

8

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

4 in

Surface acres

326.2

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Scott, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

The Town of Scott's concrete ramp launches to sand with no dock or restroom on site.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Rooney Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 2011 and 2025.

About 164 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Rooney Lake

Fishing Rooney Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 8 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 8 plants
Plants
8 of 8
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Rooney Lake

Rooney Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, offers fishing for various species. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. These fish are present in the lake, providing diverse angling opportunities for those visiting.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers at Rooney Lake should be aware of aquatic invasive species present. Verified populations of Chinese Mystery Snail and observed populations of Purple Loosestrife have been recorded in the lake. These aquatic invasive species records are assigned statuses of "verified" or "observed".

Fish stocked per year

  • 5002011
  • 3,6782013
  • 17,8732015
  • 1,8412016
  • 11,9412019
  • 7,8392021
  • 9,8022025

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Walleye 9,802 1.73 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 7,839 2 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 11,941 1.9 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 1,841 6.9 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 17,873 2.1 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 3,183 3.5 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 495 7 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 500 7 in report

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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