Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Whitefish Lake fishing
Whitefish Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and White Sucker on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Surface acres
- 798.8
Fish at Whitefish Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 6 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk White Sucker Stocked · 6 plants · last 2019
Last stocked 2019 · avg 0.7 in · 6 plants
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
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present How Whitefish Lake is stocked
About 2,220 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
29,860
Fish stocked in 2011
5,641
Fish stocked in 2012
124,716
Fish stocked in 2013
483,964
Fish stocked in 2014
336,777
Fish stocked in 2016
15,983
Fish stocked in 2017
480,190
Fish stocked in 2018
135,976
Fish stocked in 2019
120,000
Fish stocked in 2020
15,971
Fish stocked in 2021
242
Fish stocked in 2022
15,989
Fish stocked in 2024
8,375
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 379 | 13.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 7,996 | 6.95 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 15,989 | 7 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 242 | 13.9 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 15,971 | 7.28 in | report |
| 2019 | White Sucker | 120,000 | 1 in | report |
| 2018 | White Sucker | 120,000 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 15,976 | 6.43 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 190 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2017 | White Sucker | 480,000 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 15,983 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2014 | White Sucker | 320,000 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 15,991 | 6.25 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 786 | 11.25 in | report |
| 2013 | White Sucker | 480,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 3,964 | 6.63 in | report |
| 2012 | White Sucker | 120,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 786 | 12.8 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 3,930 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,500 | 8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 3,141 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 475 | 12.17 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 1,875 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 27,510 | 1.75 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Sand Lake, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Whitefish Lake's single public landing, off Hwy 27/70 in the Town of Sand Lake, is a concrete ramp with a boarding dock and portable restroom, geared toward small boats with a no-wake area in Moes Bay.
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Common questions
What fish are at Whitefish Lake?
Fishing Whitefish Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 6.7 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 12.6 in. White Sucker was last stocked 2019, averaging 0.7 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Whitefish Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. About 2,220 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Whitefish Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Walleye average 6.7 in. Muskellunge average 12.6 in. White Sucker average 0.7 in.
How do you get on Whitefish Lake?
The nearest town is Sand Lake, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Whitefish Lake's single public landing, off Hwy 27/70 in the Town of Sand Lake, is a concrete ramp with a boarding dock and portable restroom, geared toward small boats with a no-wake area in Moes Bay.
Which lakes near Whitefish Lake were stocked more recently?
Lac Courte Oreilles (2.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Lac Courte Oreilles is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge.