Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Tomahawk Lake fishing
Tomahawk Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Rock Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.3 in
- Surface acres
- 3,470.5
Fish at Tomahawk Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
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
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass 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
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guideAnglers can expect to find Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in its waters. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Tomahawk Lake is stocked
About 63 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,817
Fish stocked in 2012
16,954
Fish stocked in 2014
38,038
Fish stocked in 2016
34,588
Fish stocked in 2017
2,754
Fish stocked in 2018
34,571
Fish stocked in 2019
2,107
Fish stocked in 2020
34,572
Fish stocked in 2021
865
Fish stocked in 2022
34,456
Fish stocked in 2023
863
Fish stocked in 2024
17,287
Fish stocked in 2025
735
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 735 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 17,287 | 7.21 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 863 | 11 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 34,456 | 7.11 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 865 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 34,572 | 7.06 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 2,107 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 34,571 | 7.45 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 7 | 11 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 2,747 | 10.83 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 34,588 | 7.62 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 3,435 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 34,603 | 7.19 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 16,954 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,817 | 9.25 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Lake Tomahawk, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Tomahawk Lake has three public landings: a carry-in access in Hazelhurst, and ADA-accessible ramps with boarding docks in Woodruff and the Village of Lake Tomahawk. Both ramp sites require a vehicle sticker or launch fee.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Tomahawk Lake
Anglers should be aware of several invasive species present in Tomahawk Lake. These include Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Purple Loosestrife, Rusty Crayfish, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Tomahawk Lake?
Fishing Tomahawk Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 8 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11 in. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 7.4 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tomahawk Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011. About 63 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2013 and 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Tomahawk Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Muskellunge average 11 in. Walleye average 7.4 in.
How do you get on Tomahawk Lake?
The nearest town is Lake Tomahawk, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Tomahawk Lake has three public landings: a carry-in access in Hazelhurst, and ADA-accessible ramps with boarding docks in Woodruff and the Village of Lake Tomahawk. Both ramp sites require a vehicle sticker or launch fee.