Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk White Lake fishing
White Lake fishing has Yellow Perch, Crappie, Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Bluegill on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 5 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.8 in
- Surface acres
- 1,063.2
Fish at White Lake
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 3 plants · last 2017 Last stocked 2017 · avg 2.2 in · 3 plants
Fathead Minnow species guide
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideWhite Lake is a 1064 acre lake located in Waupaca County, with a maximum depth of 10 feet. Anglers can access the lake from public boat landings. Fish species present in White Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Catfish. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How White Lake is stocked
About 228 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
1,463
Fish stocked in 2012
1,470
Fish stocked in 2013
2,720
Fish stocked in 2014
34,665
Fish stocked in 2015
106,999
Fish stocked in 2017
19,200
Fish stocked in 2018
73,366
Fish stocked in 2024
2,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 2,500 | 3.5 in | report |
| 2018 | Bluegill | 73,366 | 1.25 in | report |
| 2017 | Fathead Minnow | 19,200 | 2.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Fathead Minnow | 104,999 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2014 | Fathead Minnow | 34,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 300 | 7 in | report |
| 2014 | Yellow Perch | 365 | 6 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 1,120 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Crappie | 1,600 | 5 in | report |
| 2012 | Yellow Perch | 1,470 | 7 in | report |
| 2010 | Yellow Perch | 1,463 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Town of Royalton, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Two landings on the south shore, Town of Royalton. The Waupaca County landing has a concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock. The town landing is a shallow paved ramp reached by backing about 100 ft from Waukaunaka St. Neither has restrooms or an ADA dock route. 1,064 acres, 10 ft max depth.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About White Lake
Anglers should be aware that White Lake has low water clarity. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at White Lake?
Fishing White Lake usually means Yellow Perch: Yellow Perch accounts for 4 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Fathead Minnow and 3 more. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.9 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2017, averaging 2.2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2015, averaging 7 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2018, averaging 1.3 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is White Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. About 228 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2010 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at White Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.8 in. Yellow Perch average 5.9 in. Fathead Minnow average 2.2 in. Walleye average 7 in. Bluegill average 1.3 in.
How do you get on White Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Royalton, WI. Facilities include dock. Two landings on the south shore, Town of Royalton. The Waupaca County landing has a concrete-plank ramp with a boarding dock. The town landing is a shallow paved ramp reached by backing about 100 ft from Waukaunaka St. Neither has restrooms or an ADA dock route. 1,064 acres, 10 ft max depth.
Which lakes near White Lake were stocked more recently?
Long Lake (14 mi) was stocked more recently. Long Lake is also stocked with Fathead Minnow, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Crappie.