Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk Tomah Lake fishing
Tomah Lake fishing: not stocked since 2018. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Northern Pike on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black crappie, White crappie, Yellow perch, and Common carp. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Common carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2018
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.9 in
- Surface acres
- 245.6
Fish at Tomah Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide White crappie Confirmed present
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Common carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common carp species guideLake Tomah is a 245 acre lake located in Monroe County. It has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, and it features four boat landings. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike, all noted as common species. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Tomah Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Fish stocked in 2010
11,554
Fish stocked in 2011
43,767
Fish stocked in 2012
13,114
Fish stocked in 2015
55,056
Fish stocked in 2018
2,805
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 2,805 | 5 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 55,056 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 10,684 | 3 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 2,430 | 3.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Bluegill | 44 | 6 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 226 | 13 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 7,500 | 1.8 in | report |
| 2011 | Bluegill | 16,000 | 1.1 in | report |
| 2011 | Northern Pike | 19,997 | 2.65 in | report |
| 2010 | Bluegill | 285 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 1,622 | 6.1 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 102 | 12 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 9,545 | 3.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Tomah, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Four city boat ramps. The main one is a two-lane concrete ramp with a boarding dock in Winnebago Park off Butts Avenue, which also has a handicap-accessible fishing pier, a kayak launch and restrooms. Bow Street and Juneau Street have smaller single-lane ramps.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Tomah Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Tomah Lake?
Fishing Tomah Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 8 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2018, averaging 5.8 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2011, averaging 4 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2012, averaging 3.1 in. Black crappie, White crappie, Yellow perch, and Common carp are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tomah Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2018. No plants recorded in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
How big are the fish stocked at Tomah Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 5.8 in. Bluegill average 4 in. Northern Pike average 3.1 in.
How do you get on Tomah Lake?
The nearest town is Tomah, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Four city boat ramps. The main one is a two-lane concrete ramp with a boarding dock in Winnebago Park off Butts Avenue, which also has a handicap-accessible fishing pier, a kayak launch and restrooms. Bow Street and Juneau Street have smaller single-lane ramps.
Which lakes near Tomah Lake were stocked more recently?
Potter Flowage (22.1 mi), Wazee Lake (23.5 mi), Neshonoc Lake (27 mi), Castle Rock Lake (27.3 mi), and Petenwell Lake (29.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Potter Flowage is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Wazee Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill, and Neshonoc Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.