Thunder Lake fishing

Fishing at Thunder Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 3 plants
Plants
3 of 24
Last stocked
January 1, 2018
Average length
2.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

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

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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.

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