Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Smith Lake fishing
Smith Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Fathead Minnow on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2012. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6 in
- Surface acres
- 323.1
Fish at Smith Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Last stocked 2015 · avg 2 in · 1 plant
Fathead Minnow 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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie 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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideSmith Lake is a 326 acre lake located in Sawyer County. It has a maximum depth of 29 feet. Fish commonly found in Smith Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Smith Lake is stocked
About 785 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2012
1,615
Fish stocked in 2013
1,612
Fish stocked in 2015
241,628
Fish stocked in 2017
1,641
Fish stocked in 2019
1,628
Fish stocked in 2021
1,951
Fish stocked in 2023
1,628
Fish stocked in 2025
1,791
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 1,791 | 7 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,628 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,951 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 1,628 | 6.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,641 | 3.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Fathead Minnow | 240,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 1,628 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 1,612 | 7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 1,615 | 7.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Lenroot, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The Town of Lenroot landing has a concrete ramp with a boarding dock, a vault toilet and lighting, next to a swimming beach and a picnic area with a shelter, tables and grills. The lake covers 326 acres and is 29 ft at its deepest.
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Common questions
What fish are at Smith Lake?
Fishing Smith Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 8 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Fathead Minnow. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.5 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2015, averaging 2 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Smith Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2012. About 785 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Smith Lake?
Stocked fish average 6 in. Walleye average 6.5 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in.
How do you get on Smith Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Lenroot, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The Town of Lenroot landing has a concrete ramp with a boarding dock, a vault toilet and lighting, next to a swimming beach and a picnic area with a shelter, tables and grills. The lake covers 326 acres and is 29 ft at its deepest.