Largemouth Bass Stocked · 9 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Sportsman Lake fishing
Sportsman Lake fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Bullhead, White sucker, and Golden shiner. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Crappie
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2013
- Species stocked
- 4 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.9 in
- Surface acres
- 248.6
Fish at Sportsman Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 9 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 7 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
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 Bullhead Confirmed present
White sucker Confirmed present
Golden shiner Confirmed present
Anglers visiting Sportsman Lake can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. These fish, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike, offer diverse options for those looking to fish in the area. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Sportsman Lake is stocked
About 780 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Clark County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
570
Fish stocked in 2014
23,137
Fish stocked in 2015
37,888
Fish stocked in 2016
29,886
Fish stocked in 2017
19,434
Fish stocked in 2018
24,486
Fish stocked in 2019
6,840
Fish stocked in 2020
13,861
Fish stocked in 2021
15,888
Fish stocked in 2022
12,013
Fish stocked in 2023
9,969
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Crappie | 4,990 | 2 in | report |
| 2023 | Bluegill | 4,979 | 2 in | report |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 12,013 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 15,888 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 13,861 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 510 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 6,330 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 18,981 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Crappie | 4,999 | 3 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 506 | 9.5 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 455 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 18,979 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 506 | 8 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 19,195 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Crappie | 4,748 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 5,437 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 234 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 37,654 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 7,123 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 570 | 4.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 927 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 14,517 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 570 | 8.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Owen, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Clark County's single-lane gravel ramp is on the west side of the lake off Sportsman Lake Road, with a boarding dock, a gravel loop road and unlined parking for a few trailers. The 253-acre flowage is no more than 12 feet deep.
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Common questions
What fish are at Sportsman Lake?
Fishing Sportsman Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 9 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 2 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.5 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 7.9 in. Crappie was last stocked 2023, averaging 2.2 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2023, averaging 1.5 in. Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Bullhead, and White sucker, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sportsman Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2023. About 780 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 4 lakes in Clark County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Sportsman Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.5 in. Northern Pike average 7.9 in. Crappie average 2.2 in. Bluegill average 1.5 in.
How do you get on Sportsman Lake?
The nearest town is Owen, WI. Facilities include dock. Clark County's single-lane gravel ramp is on the west side of the lake off Sportsman Lake Road, with a boarding dock, a gravel loop road and unlined parking for a few trailers. The 253-acre flowage is no more than 12 feet deep.
Which lakes near Sportsman Lake were stocked more recently?
Dorchester Park Pond (11.6 mi), Esadore Lake (15.7 mi), Otter Lake (Brown) (19.3 mi), and Rock Dam Lake (22 mi) were stocked more recently. Dorchester Park Pond is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, Esadore Lake is also stocked with Crappie, and Rock Dam Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.