White Lake fishing

Fishing at White Lake has Yellow Perch, Crappie, Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Bluegill on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Walleye.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

12

Since 2010

Species recorded

5

Average size

4.8 in

Surface acres

1,063.2

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Royalton, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

2 public boat landings provide access to this 1064-acre lake in Waupaca County. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 10 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How White Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2024 it was January 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 7 years between 2010 and 2024.

About 228 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Long Lake (14 mi) was stocked more recently. Long Lake is also stocked with Fathead Minnow, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Crappie.

Fish at White Lake

Fishing White Lake is most likely to be for Yellow Perch. Yellow Perch accounts for 4 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Fathead Minnow and 3 more.

Yellow Perch 4 plants
Plants
4 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
5.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Yellow Perch guide.

Fathead Minnow 3 plants
Plants
3 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2017
Average length
2.2 in
Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2015
Average length
7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2018
Average length
1.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2013
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Fishing White Lake

White 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.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that White Lake has low water clarity.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,4632010
  • 1,4702012
  • 2,7202013
  • 34,6652014
  • 106,9992015
  • 19,2002017
  • 73,3662018
  • 2,5002024

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2024 Yellow Perch 2,500 3.5 in report
January 1, 2018 Bluegill 73,366 1.25 in report
January 1, 2017 Fathead Minnow 19,200 2.5 in report
January 1, 2015 Fathead Minnow 104,999 2 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 2,000 7 in report
January 1, 2014 Fathead Minnow 34,000 2 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 300 7 in report
January 1, 2014 Yellow Perch 365 6 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 1,120 7 in report
January 1, 2013 Crappie 1,600 5 in report
January 1, 2012 Yellow Perch 1,470 7 in report
January 1, 2010 Yellow Perch 1,463 7 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.

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