Vern Wolf Lake fishing

Fishing at Vern Wolf Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

January 1, 2023

Plants on record

19

Since 2010

Species recorded

3

Average size

4.7 in

Surface acres

148.6

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Brighton, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms

Vern Wolf Lake (East Lake Flowage) has one public concrete-plank ramp in the Town of Brighton with vault toilets nearby; electric motors only, and a state park and forest vehicle admission sticker is required.

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How Vern Wolf Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2023 it was January 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2013, 2014, and 2021.

About 350 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Eagle Lake (5.3 mi), Silver Lake (5.5 mi), Camp Lake (7.4 mi), Browns Lake (7.4 mi), and Lake Mary (9.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass, Silver Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, and Lake Mary is also stocked with Northern Pike.

Fish at Vern Wolf Lake

Fishing Vern Wolf Lake is most likely to be for Northern Pike. Northern Pike accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more.

Northern Pike 11 plants
Plants
11 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2023
Average length
5.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2019
Average length
3.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Bluegill 2 plants
Plants
2 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2017
Average length
1.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Fishing Vern Wolf Lake

Vern Wolf Lake is a waterbody where anglers can find several fish species. The lake is known to hold Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. These species provide distinct fishing opportunities for those visiting the lake.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that Vern Wolf Lake has several invasive species present, including Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, and Phragmites. Additionally, electric motors are the only type permitted on the lake, and a State Parks & forests vehicle admission sticker is required for access.

Fish stocked per year

  • 16,4202010
  • 5,3782011
  • 2072012
  • 7,4332015
  • 7,4992016
  • 6,3302017
  • 3,1202018
  • 4,5002019
  • 2992020
  • 5002022
  • 2992023

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2023 Northern Pike 299 4 in report
January 1, 2022 Northern Pike 500 11.3 in report
January 1, 2020 Northern Pike 299 9.9 in report
January 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 999 5.1 in report
January 1, 2019 Northern Pike 3,501 2.06 in report
January 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 3,120 2.2 in report
January 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 3,120 2.1 in report
January 1, 2017 Bluegill 2,000 3 in report
January 1, 2017 Northern Pike 1,210 2.32 in report
January 1, 2016 Northern Pike 7,499 4 in report
January 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 101 6.5 in report
January 1, 2015 Bluegill 6,182 0.75 in report
January 1, 2015 Northern Pike 1,150 3 in report
January 1, 2012 Northern Pike 207 8 in report
January 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 2,875 3 in report
January 1, 2011 Northern Pike 2,503 8.1 in report
January 1, 2010 Northern Pike 2,045 7.8 in report
January 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,875 3.3 in report
January 1, 2010 Northern Pike 11,500 2.73 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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