Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Tichigan Lake fishing
Tichigan Lake fishing has Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Crappie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, Warmouth, Channel catfish, Rock bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Crappie, and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common carp.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Crappie
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 5 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6 in
- Surface acres
- 283.5
Fish at Tichigan Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 2014 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
Channel catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel catfish species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide Yellow bass Confirmed present
Common carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common carp species guideTichigan Lake, a 279-acre lake situated in Racine County, has a maximum depth of 63 feet. Fish available in this lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye, and Catfish. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Tichigan Lake is stocked
About 258 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Racine County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
9,765
Fish stocked in 2011
1,191
Fish stocked in 2012
39,620
Fish stocked in 2013
1,793
Fish stocked in 2014
3,390
Fish stocked in 2015
2,350
Fish stocked in 2016
1,395
Fish stocked in 2017
2,429
Fish stocked in 2018
4,395
Fish stocked in 2020
1,395
Fish stocked in 2022
1,414
Fish stocked in 2024
4,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Crappie | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,414 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,395 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2018 | Smallmouth Bass | 3,000 | 5 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,395 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 2,429 | 2.32 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,395 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 2,350 | 3 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 1,998 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 1,392 | 7.35 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 1,793 | 10 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 39,620 | 1.52 in | report |
| 2011 | Northern Pike | 1,191 | 17.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 9,765 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Tichigan, WI
There is no public ramp on Tichigan Lake itself, but it connects openly to the Fox River. Boaters launch on the river at the DNR's Tichigan boat launch off Bridge Drive, upstream, or at the public access with parking downstream in the Village of Waterford.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Tichigan Lake
Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Tichigan Lake?
Fishing Tichigan Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 8 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 3 more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.5 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2017, averaging 8.1 in. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked 2024, averaging 4.5 in. Crappie was last stocked 2024, averaging 4 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, and Warmouth, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tichigan Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 258 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Racine County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Tichigan Lake?
Stocked fish average 6 in. Walleye average 5.5 in. Northern Pike average 8.1 in. Smallmouth Bass average 4.5 in. Crappie average 4 in.
How do you get on Tichigan Lake?
The nearest town is Tichigan, WI. There is no public ramp on Tichigan Lake itself, but it connects openly to the Fox River. Boaters launch on the river at the DNR's Tichigan boat launch off Bridge Drive, upstream, or at the public access with parking downstream in the Village of Waterford.