Lake Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn Trout Lake fishing
Trout Lake fishing is stocked with Lake Trout, Walleye, and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Cisco, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.4 in
- Surface acres
- 3,858.9
Fish at Trout Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 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
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide
Cisco Confirmed present 
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch 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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Trout Lake is stocked
About 268 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
39,405
Fish stocked in 2011
127,317
Fish stocked in 2012
8,083
Fish stocked in 2013
74,318
Fish stocked in 2014
51,395
Fish stocked in 2015
131,965
Fish stocked in 2016
17,944
Fish stocked in 2017
95,640
Fish stocked in 2019
105,099
Fish stocked in 2020
25,573
Fish stocked in 2021
96,921
Fish stocked in 2023
113,081
Fish stocked in 2024
15,753
Fish stocked in 2025
132,974
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 964 | 12.2 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 132,010 | 1.58 in | report |
| 2024 | Lake Trout | 15,753 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 96,380 | 1.73 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 965 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2023 | Lake Trout | 15,736 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 411 | 13.9 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 96,510 | 2.04 in | report |
| 2020 | Lake Trout | 25,573 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2019 | Lake Trout | 14,360 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 1,038 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 89,701 | 2.18 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 244 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 95,396 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2016 | Lake Trout | 17,944 | 7.82 in | report |
| 2015 | Lake Trout | 36,980 | 4.71 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 379 | 11.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 77,253 | 1.93 in | report |
| 2015 | Lake Trout | 17,353 | 7.55 in | report |
| 2014 | Lake Trout | 51,395 | 4.6 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 73,365 | 2 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 953 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Lake Trout | 8,083 | 8.03 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,906 | 9.37 in | report |
| 2011 | Lake Trout | 49,112 | 2.63 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 76,299 | 1.65 in | report |
| 2010 | Lake Trout | 39,405 | 3.28 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Boulder Junction, WI
- Facilities
- dock, camping
Three DNR ramps with boarding docks near Boulder Junction: Access 1 (very shallow, bigger boats sent to South), North (gravel, seasonal dock) and South (paved, State Park and Forest sticker). Access 1 and South adjoin a family campground. A rough carry-in sits at the end of Bardon Road; 4WD advised.
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About Trout Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Trout Lake?
Fishing Trout Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 11 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Lake Trout was last stocked 2024, averaging 6.2 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.3 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 1.9 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Lake Whitefish, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Trout Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. About 268 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2018 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Trout Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.4 in. Lake Trout average 6.2 in. Muskellunge average 11.3 in. Walleye average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Trout Lake?
The nearest town is Boulder Junction, WI. Facilities include dock and camping. Three DNR ramps with boarding docks near Boulder Junction: Access 1 (very shallow, bigger boats sent to South), North (gravel, seasonal dock) and South (paved, State Park and Forest sticker). Access 1 and South adjoin a family campground. A rough carry-in sits at the end of Bardon Road; 4WD advised.