Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Upper Saint Croix Lake fishing
Upper Saint Croix Lake fishing has Lake Sturgeon and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.1 in
- Surface acres
- 826
Fish at Upper Saint Croix Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 6 plants · last 2017 Last stocked 2017 · avg 8.1 in · 6 plants
Lake Sturgeon species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideUpper Saint Croix Lake, located in Douglas County, is an 828-acre lake. It has a maximum depth of 22 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings and a public beach. Anglers can find Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Upper Saint Croix Lake is stocked
About 531 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
1,469
Fish stocked in 2011
30,523
Fish stocked in 2012
538
Fish stocked in 2013
4,544
Fish stocked in 2015
29,550
Fish stocked in 2017
32,577
Fish stocked in 2019
31,888
Fish stocked in 2021
36,710
Fish stocked in 2022
25,588
Fish stocked in 2024
3,400
Fish stocked in 2025
242,064
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 210,200 | 5.75 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 31,864 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 3,400 | 7 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,200 | 6 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 22,388 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 29,044 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 7,666 | 6.67 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 31,888 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 32,149 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Lake Sturgeon | 428 | 8.3 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 29,180 | 1.4 in | report |
| 2015 | Lake Sturgeon | 370 | 10.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Lake Sturgeon | 270 | 8.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 4,274 | 6.73 in | report |
| 2012 | Lake Sturgeon | 538 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 30,095 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Lake Sturgeon | 428 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2010 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,469 | 5.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Solon Springs, WI
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Village of Solon Springs launches line the west shore; the best one, off Main St, has concrete panels, a dock, lights and an ADA-accessible dock route. A state forest ramp on the north end adds a dock, vault toilet, water and camping. Lucius Woods County Park has a beach and campground.
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Saint Croix Lake?
Fishing Upper Saint Croix Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Lake Sturgeon. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 3.6 in. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked 2017, averaging 8.1 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upper Saint Croix Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 531 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Upper Saint Croix Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.1 in. Walleye average 3.6 in. Lake Sturgeon average 8.1 in.
How do you get on Upper Saint Croix Lake?
The nearest town is Solon Springs, WI. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Village of Solon Springs launches line the west shore; the best one, off Main St, has concrete panels, a dock, lights and an ADA-accessible dock route. A state forest ramp on the north end adds a dock, vault toilet, water and camping. Lucius Woods County Park has a beach and campground.