Whitefish Lake fishing

Fishing at Whitefish Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and White Sucker. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

24

Since 2010

Species recorded

3

Average size

6.7 in

Surface acres

798.8

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Sand Lake, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
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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How Whitefish 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 2015 and 2023.

About 2,220 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 16 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Lac Courte Oreilles (2.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Lac Courte Oreilles is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge.

Fish at Whitefish Lake

Fishing Whitefish Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 12 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more.

Walleye 12 plants
Plants
12 of 24
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
6.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Muskellunge 6 plants
Plants
6 of 24
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
12.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

White Sucker 6 plants
Plants
6 of 24
Last stocked
January 1, 2019
Average length
0.7 in

Fish stocked per year

  • 29,8602010
  • 5,6412011
  • 124,7162012
  • 483,9642013
  • 336,7772014
  • 15,9832016
  • 480,1902017
  • 135,9762018
  • 120,0002019
  • 15,9712020
  • 2422021
  • 15,9892022
  • 8,3752024

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 24 plants Showing 24 plants

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2024 Muskellunge 379 13.5 in report
January 1, 2024 Walleye 7,996 6.95 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 15,989 7 in report
January 1, 2021 Muskellunge 242 13.9 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 15,971 7.28 in report
January 1, 2019 White Sucker 120,000 1 in report
January 1, 2018 White Sucker 120,000 0.75 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 15,976 6.43 in report
January 1, 2017 Muskellunge 190 11.9 in report
January 1, 2017 White Sucker 480,000 0.75 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 15,983 7.7 in report
January 1, 2014 White Sucker 320,000 0.75 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 15,991 6.25 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 786 11.25 in report
January 1, 2013 White Sucker 480,000 0.25 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 3,964 6.63 in report
January 1, 2012 White Sucker 120,000 0.5 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 786 12.8 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 3,930 7.5 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 2,500 8 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 3,141 7.8 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 475 12.17 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 1,875 7.2 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 27,510 1.75 in report
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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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