White Lake fishing

White Lake fishing: not stocked since 2018. It was stocked with Crappie, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
2018
Crappie
Plants on record
15
Since 2013
Species stocked
4 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
4.7 in
Surface acres
79.8

Fish at White Lake

4 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Crappie Stocked · 6 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2018 · avg 4 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 6 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2018 · avg 5 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2018 · avg 7 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

White Lake is an 81-acre lake located in Marquette County. It has a maximum depth of 60 feet. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake's water clarity is very clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How White Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 941 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2013

53,755

Fish stocked in 2014

4,000

Fish stocked in 2015

6,400

Fish stocked in 2016

3,334

Fish stocked in 2017

3,860

Fish stocked in 2018

3,700

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2018Crappie1,0505 inreport
2018Walleye7007 inreport
2018Yellow Perch1,9506 inreport
2017Yellow Perch1,6606 inreport
2017Walleye7007 inreport
2017Crappie1,5004.5 inreport
2016Crappie3,3344 inreport
2015Yellow Perch2,8004 inreport
2015Crappie3,6004 inreport
2014Crappie2,0003.5 inreport
2014Yellow Perch2,0004 inreport
2013Yellow Perch1,0006 inreport
2013Fathead Minnow49,5002.5 inreport
2013Yellow Perch1,3554 inreport
2013Crappie1,9003 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Town of Montello, WI

DNR's lake page shows no public boat landing on record for this 81-acre seepage lake in Marquette County, and lists no public access. The water is very clear, with a maximum depth of 60 ft.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at White Lake?

Fishing White Lake is as likely for Crappie and Yellow Perch. Each accounts for 6 of 15 plants on record. Crappie was last stocked 2018, averaging 4 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2018, averaging 5 in. Walleye was last stocked 2018, averaging 7 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2013, averaging 2.5 in. Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is White Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2018. About 941 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Marquette County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at White Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Crappie average 4 in. Yellow Perch average 5 in. Walleye average 7 in. Fathead Minnow average 2.5 in.

How do you get on White Lake?

The nearest town is Town of Montello, WI. DNR's lake page shows no public boat landing on record for this 81-acre seepage lake in Marquette County, and lists no public access. The water is very clear, with a maximum depth of 60 ft.

Which lakes near White Lake were stocked more recently?

Puckaway Lake (5.7 mi), Green Lake (12.6 mi), Little Green Lake (14.4 mi), Lawrence Pond (16.1 mi), and Wood Lake (17.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Puckaway Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Green Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Little Green Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Fathead Minnow, Crappie, and Yellow Perch, and Lawrence Pond is also stocked with Fathead Minnow, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Crappie.

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