Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Plants on record
24
Since 2011
Species recorded
2
Average size
3.7 in
Surface acres
1,792.3
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Three Lakes, WI
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
Thunder Lake has two public ramps in the Town of Three Lakes; the north landing off Dynamite Landing Road is gated, seasonal, and gravel-to-concrete, with camping not allowed at the site.
Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , access.ada , nearest_town , shore_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How Thunder 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 2012.
About 445 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 17 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish at Thunder Lake
Fishing Thunder Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 21 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass.
Walleye 21 plants
- Plants
- 21 of 24
- Last stocked
- January 1, 2025
- Average length
- 3.9 in
Largemouth Bass 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 24
- Last stocked
- January 1, 2018
- Average length
- 2.2 in
Fishing Thunder Lake
Fishing at Thunder Lake offers opportunities to catch several popular species. Anglers can pursue Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in these waters, making it a versatile location for different fishing interests.
Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov
What to watch for
Anglers should note the presence of invasive species in Thunder Lake, such as Banded Mystery Snail and Chinese Mystery Snail. Boating ordinances also apply, covering water exhibitions and races, slow-no-wake areas and hours, water ski drop-off/pick-up areas, restrictions, and watercraft prohibition.
Fish stocked per year
- 64,1702011
- 106,7412013
- 75,3852014
- 66,9872015
- 102,8302016
- 80,7122017
- 23,9432018
- 72,0742019
- 3,1502020
- 67,7852021
- 3,2002022
- 66,7572023
- 3,9602024
- 59,6212025
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 24 plants Showing 24 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Walleye | 59,621 | 1.82 in | report |
| January 1, 2024 | Walleye | 3,960 | 6 in | report |
| January 1, 2023 | Walleye | 62,757 | 2.03 in | report |
| January 1, 2023 | Walleye | 4,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| January 1, 2022 | Walleye | 3,200 | 5.5 in | report |
| January 1, 2021 | Walleye | 62,779 | 2.03 in | report |
| January 1, 2021 | Walleye | 5,006 | 5.5 in | report |
| January 1, 2020 | Walleye | 3,150 | 7 in | report |
| January 1, 2019 | Walleye | 69,075 | 2.04 in | report |
| January 1, 2019 | Walleye | 2,999 | 5.1 in | report |
| January 1, 2018 | Walleye | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| January 1, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 17,943 | 2.2 in | report |
| January 1, 2017 | Walleye | 62,794 | 1.81 in | report |
| January 1, 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 17,918 | 2.1 in | report |
| January 1, 2016 | Walleye | 3,152 | 5.5 in | report |
| January 1, 2016 | Walleye | 62,791 | 2 in | report |
| January 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 36,887 | 2.2 in | report |
| January 1, 2015 | Walleye | 62,741 | 1.7 in | report |
| January 1, 2015 | Walleye | 4,246 | 5.5 in | report |
| January 1, 2014 | Walleye | 68,085 | 1.7 in | report |
| January 1, 2014 | Walleye | 7,300 | 7 in | report |
| January 1, 2013 | Walleye | 57,825 | 2 in | report |
| January 1, 2013 | Walleye | 48,916 | 1.8 in | report |
| January 1, 2011 | Walleye | 64,170 | 1.7 in | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.