Weyauwega Lake fishing

Fishing at Weyauwega Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Crappie, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2013, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

January 1, 2016

Plants on record

Since 2013

Species recorded

Average size

3.1 in

Surface acres

254.6

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Weyauwega, WI
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Facilities: dock, restrooms

Weyauwega Lake is a flowage of the Waupaca River with two city-run ramps, both with boarding docks; the Old Mill Street landing adds a portable restroom and is ADA accessible.

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How Weyauwega Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2016 it was January 1, 2016, about when it usually is.

About 395 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area.

White Lake (2.9 mi), Twin Lake (11.4 mi), Long Lake (11.6 mi), and Pine Lake (12.4 mi) were stocked more recently. White Lake is also stocked with Yellow Perch, Crappie, and Bluegill, Twin Lake is also stocked with Crappie and Yellow Perch, Long Lake is also stocked with Yellow Perch and Crappie, and Pine Lake is also stocked with Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Weyauwega Lake

Fishing Weyauwega Lake is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 3 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 3 more.

Largemouth Bass 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 8
Last stocked: January 1, 2015
Average length: 2.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Northern Pike 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 8
Last stocked: January 1, 2014
Average length: 4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Bluegill 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 8
Last stocked: January 1, 2016
Average length: 0.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 8
Last stocked: January 1, 2014
Average length: 4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Yellow Perch 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 8
Last stocked: January 1, 2014
Average length: 4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fishing Weyauwega Lake

Weyauwega Lake offers fishing opportunities for several species. Anglers can target Panfish, as well as Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Additionally, Northern Pike are present in the lake, providing more variety for those fishing in its waters.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of several invasive species present in Weyauwega Lake, including Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Flowering Rush, and Japanese knotweed.

Fish stocked per year

32,9172013
36,1222014
9,7712015
21,7892016

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
January 1, 2016	Bluegill	21,789	0.5 in	report
January 1, 2015	Largemouth Bass	9,771	1.9 in	report
January 1, 2014	Crappie	2,500	4.5 in	report
January 1, 2014	Largemouth Bass	6,215	3.2 in	report
January 1, 2014	Northern Pike	25,085	3.25 in	report
January 1, 2014	Yellow Perch	2,322	4.5 in	report
January 1, 2013	Northern Pike	25,098	4.7 in	report
January 1, 2013	Largemouth Bass	7,819	2.11 in	report

Species stocked here

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