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.
Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , access.fee , facilities , nearest_town , shore_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs , watch_outs
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
Largemouth Bass 6 plants
- Plants
- 6 of 19
- Last stocked
- January 1, 2019
- Average length
- 3.7 in
Bluegill 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 19
- Last stocked
- January 1, 2017
- Average length
- 1.9 in
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
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| 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.