Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Stormy Lake fishing
Stormy Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Northern pike and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Surface acres
- 520.1
Fish at Stormy Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guideStormy Lake in Vilas County supports a diverse fishery for anglers to enjoy. The lake holds Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Trout. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Stormy Lake is stocked
About 119 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
13,050
Fish stocked in 2011
3,498
Fish stocked in 2012
11,479
Fish stocked in 2013
3,584
Fish stocked in 2014
3,382
Fish stocked in 2015
3,089
Fish stocked in 2016
1,642
Fish stocked in 2017
1,337
Fish stocked in 2018
1,766
Fish stocked in 2019
1,750
Fish stocked in 2020
2,495
Fish stocked in 2021
2,699
Fish stocked in 2022
2,744
Fish stocked in 2023
3,380
Fish stocked in 2024
3,038
Fish stocked in 2025
2,920
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,901 | 9 in | report |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | 19 | 3 in | report |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,038 | 9 in | report |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | 3,332 | 9 in | report |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | 48 | 3 in | report |
| 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,744 | 9 in | report |
| 2021 | Brown Trout | 2,699 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,495 | 9 in | report |
| 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,750 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,766 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,337 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,642 | 9 in | report |
| 2015 | Brown Trout | 3,089 | 9.05 in | report |
| 2014 | Brown Trout | 3,382 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,584 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2012 | Brown Trout | 11,479 | 8.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,498 | 8.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Brown Trout | 13,050 | 7.69 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Conover, WI
Stormy Lake's single public landing, off Stormy Point Road in the Town of Conover, is a concrete-plank ramp with a short turnaround; no dock, restrooms, or fee are on file.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Stormy Lake
Anglers visiting Stormy Lake should be aware of invasive species such as Chinese Mystery Snail, Rusty Crayfish, and Spiny Waterflea. Additionally, the boat launch was described as a "Rough launch" in September 2012. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Stormy Lake?
Fishing Stormy Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 18 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked 2025, averaging 8.3 in. Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Stormy Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 119 reported fish per acre, 18th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Stormy Lake?
Brown Trout stocked at Stormy Lake average 8.3 in.
How do you get on Stormy Lake?
The nearest town is Conover, WI. Stormy Lake's single public landing, off Stormy Point Road in the Town of Conover, is a concrete-plank ramp with a short turnaround; no dock, restrooms, or fee are on file.