Walleye Stocked · 21 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Thunder Lake fishing
Thunder Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern pike, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, and Muskellunge. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.7 in
- Surface acres
- 1,792.3
Fish at Thunder Lake
Walleye Stocked · 21 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie 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
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guideAnglers can pursue Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in these waters, making it a versatile location for different fishing interests. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Thunder Lake is stocked
About 445 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
64,170
Fish stocked in 2013
106,741
Fish stocked in 2014
75,385
Fish stocked in 2015
66,987
Fish stocked in 2016
102,830
Fish stocked in 2017
80,712
Fish stocked in 2018
23,943
Fish stocked in 2019
72,074
Fish stocked in 2020
3,150
Fish stocked in 2021
67,785
Fish stocked in 2022
3,200
Fish stocked in 2023
66,757
Fish stocked in 2024
3,960
Fish stocked in 2025
59,621
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 59,621 | 1.82 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 3,960 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 62,757 | 2.03 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 4,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,200 | 5.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 62,779 | 2.03 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 5,006 | 5.5 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 3,150 | 7 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 69,075 | 2.04 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,999 | 5.1 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 17,943 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 62,794 | 1.81 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 17,918 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 3,152 | 5.5 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 62,791 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 36,887 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 62,741 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 4,246 | 5.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 68,085 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 7,300 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 57,825 | 2 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 48,916 | 1.8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 64,170 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Three Lakes, WI
Two Town of Three Lakes ramps, neither with a dock or restroom: a gravel launch at the end of Anders Road off Highway A, and a seasonal, gated gravel-to-concrete ramp at the end of Dynamite Landing Road. DNR's Thunder Lake Wildlife Area holds 1.3 miles of the shoreline.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Thunder Lake
Anglers should note the presence of invasive species in Thunder Lake, such as Banded Mystery Snail and Chinese Mystery Snail. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Thunder Lake?
Fishing Thunder Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 21 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 3.9 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2018, averaging 2.2 in. Northern pike, Black crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Thunder Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011. About 445 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at Thunder Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.7 in. Walleye average 3.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.2 in.
How do you get on Thunder Lake?
The nearest town is Three Lakes, WI. Two Town of Three Lakes ramps, neither with a dock or restroom: a gravel launch at the end of Anders Road off Highway A, and a seasonal, gated gravel-to-concrete ramp at the end of Dynamite Landing Road. DNR's Thunder Lake Wildlife Area holds 1.3 miles of the shoreline.