White Lake fishing

White Lake fishing: not stocked since 2012. It was stocked with Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Northern Pike and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
2012
Northern Pike
Plants on record
8
Since 2010
Species recorded
3
Average size
5.1 in
Surface acres
163.1

Fish at White Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2012 · avg 5.9 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2012 · avg 3 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2010 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2010 · avg 5.8 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

Anglers targeting these species should be aware of the presence of invasive species such as Purple Loosestrife and Spiny Naiad in the lake. The boat launch also had rough approaches in July 2015. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How White Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Shawano Lake (9.8 mi), Washington Lake (10.8 mi), Loon Lake (11.5 mi), and Pigeon Lake (16.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Shawano Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Loon Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, and Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.

Fish stocked in 2010

10,710

Fish stocked in 2011

29,107

Fish stocked in 2012

26,126

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2012Northern Pike19,0013.5 inreport
2012Largemouth Bass7,1253 inreport
2011Northern Pike3,1268.4 inreport
2011Largemouth Bass5,6953 inreport
2011Northern Pike20,2864.25 inreport
2010Northern Pike4,7507.5 inreport
2010Yellow Perch5,8353.5 inreport
2010Yellow Perch1258 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Lessor, WI
Facilities
dock

White Lake's single public landing, a Town of Lessor site off Lake Road, is a gravel ramp with a boarding dock and a short turnaround; parking is along the entrance road. DNR noted rough launch and dock approaches and a non-ADA dock route (2015).

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

About White Lake

Invasive Species such as Purple Loosestrife and Spiny Naiad are present in White Lake. Additionally, the boat launch had rough launch and boarding dock approaches in July 2015. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at White Lake?

Fishing White Lake usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 4 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and one more. Northern Pike was last stocked 2012, averaging 5.9 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2012, averaging 3 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2010, averaging 5.8 in.

When is White Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2012.

How big are the fish stocked at White Lake?

Stocked fish average 5.1 in. Northern Pike average 5.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 3 in. Yellow Perch average 5.8 in.

How do you get on White Lake?

The nearest town is Lessor, WI. Facilities include dock. White Lake's single public landing, a Town of Lessor site off Lake Road, is a gravel ramp with a boarding dock and a short turnaround; parking is along the entrance road. DNR noted rough launch and dock approaches and a non-ADA dock route (2015).

Which lakes near White Lake were stocked more recently?

Shawano Lake (9.8 mi), Washington Lake (10.8 mi), Loon Lake (11.5 mi), and Pigeon Lake (16.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Shawano Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Loon Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, and Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.

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