Northern Pike Stocked · 11 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Vern Wolf Lake fishing
Vern Wolf Lake fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill on a reservoir. Also recorded: Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.7 in
- Surface acres
- 148.6
Fish at Vern Wolf Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 11 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideVern 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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Vern Wolf Lake is stocked
About 350 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
16,420
Fish stocked in 2011
5,378
Fish stocked in 2012
207
Fish stocked in 2015
7,433
Fish stocked in 2016
7,499
Fish stocked in 2017
6,330
Fish stocked in 2018
3,120
Fish stocked in 2019
4,500
Fish stocked in 2020
299
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2023
299
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Northern Pike | 299 | 4 in | report |
| 2022 | Northern Pike | 500 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Northern Pike | 299 | 9.9 in | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 999 | 5.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 3,501 | 2.06 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 3,120 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 3,120 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Bluegill | 2,000 | 3 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 1,210 | 2.32 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 7,499 | 4 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 101 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Bluegill | 6,182 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 1,150 | 3 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 207 | 8 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 2,875 | 3 in | report |
| 2011 | Northern Pike | 2,503 | 8.1 in | report |
| 2010 | Northern Pike | 2,045 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 2,875 | 3.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Northern Pike | 11,500 | 2.73 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Brighton, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms
Vern Wolf Lake (East Lake Flowage) sits in Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Town of Brighton. One concrete-plank ramp with a one-way loop and 15 trailer stalls; vault toilets in the next picnic area. Beside it, a DNR fishing pier reaches 12 ft of water, with benches and seated angler stations.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Vern Wolf Lake
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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Public land at Vern Wolf Lake
Vern Wolf Lake is inside Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Vern Wolf Lake?
Fishing Vern Wolf Lake usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more. Northern Pike was last stocked 2023, averaging 5.7 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2019, averaging 3.7 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2017, averaging 1.9 in. Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Vern Wolf Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2023. About 350 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2013, 2014, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Vern Wolf Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Northern Pike average 5.7 in. Largemouth Bass average 3.7 in. Bluegill average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Vern Wolf Lake?
The nearest town is Brighton, WI. Facilities include restrooms. Vern Wolf Lake (East Lake Flowage) sits in Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Town of Brighton. One concrete-plank ramp with a one-way loop and 15 trailer stalls; vault toilets in the next picnic area. Beside it, a DNR fishing pier reaches 12 ft of water, with benches and seated angler stations.
Which lakes near Vern Wolf Lake were stocked more recently?
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.