Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Sissabagama Lake fishing
Sissabagama Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.4 in
- Surface acres
- 801.2
Fish at Sissabagama Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 5 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
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
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
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guideSissabagama Lake, an 805 acre lake located in Sawyer County, offers fishing for Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake has a maximum depth of 48 feet and its water is moderately clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Sissabagama Lake is stocked
About 79 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,870
Fish stocked in 2012
3,595
Fish stocked in 2013
3,595
Fish stocked in 2014
8,414
Fish stocked in 2016
8,054
Fish stocked in 2017
211
Fish stocked in 2018
8,044
Fish stocked in 2020
8,047
Fish stocked in 2021
121
Fish stocked in 2022
8,054
Fish stocked in 2024
9,960
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 2,393 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 7,567 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 8,054 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 121 | 13.9 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 8,047 | 6.67 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 8,044 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 211 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 8,054 | 8.05 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 8,054 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 360 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 3,595 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 3,595 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 719 | 10.1 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 4,151 | 7.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Stone Lake, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Two public landings. The DNR ramp off Hathaway Lane on the southwest end has concrete panels, a boarding dock, a portable toilet, about 5 parking spaces and accessible parking with a concrete walk to the dock. The Town of Sand Lake's gravel ramp off Sissabagama Road (east side) has no set parking.
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Common questions
What fish are at Sissabagama Lake?
Fishing Sissabagama Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 7 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 11 in. Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sissabagama Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. About 79 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Sissabagama Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.4 in. Walleye average 7 in. Muskellunge average 11 in.
How do you get on Sissabagama Lake?
The nearest town is Stone Lake, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Two public landings. The DNR ramp off Hathaway Lane on the southwest end has concrete panels, a boarding dock, a portable toilet, about 5 parking spaces and accessible parking with a concrete walk to the dock. The Town of Sand Lake's gravel ramp off Sissabagama Road (east side) has no set parking.