Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Whitewater Lake fishing
Whitewater Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Crappie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 4 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.1 in
- Surface acres
- 625.1
Fish at Whitewater Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 5 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideWhitewater Lake, a 625-acre lake with a maximum depth of 35 feet, offers fishing opportunities for northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, and bluegill, also referred to as panfish. In winter, the lake is strewn with ice shanties when fisherman compete in the Lions Annual February "Fish-A-Ree". (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Whitewater Lake is stocked
About 201 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Walworth County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
22,400
Fish stocked in 2011
22,400
Fish stocked in 2012
1,250
Fish stocked in 2013
22,400
Fish stocked in 2014
3,045
Fish stocked in 2015
5,563
Fish stocked in 2016
1,375
Fish stocked in 2017
13,312
Fish stocked in 2018
1,375
Fish stocked in 2019
9,634
Fish stocked in 2021
7,952
Fish stocked in 2023
8,032
Fish stocked in 2024
741
Fish stocked in 2025
6,260
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 6,260 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 741 | 5 in | report |
| 2023 | Yellow Perch | 960 | 4 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 6,272 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2023 | Crappie | 800 | 4 in | report |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 700 | 4 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 6,252 | 7.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 3,333 | 4 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 49 | 11 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 6,252 | 7.12 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 1,375 | 9 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 8,984 | 4.78 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 4,328 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,375 | 8.4 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 5,563 | 7.43 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 1,280 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 1,765 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 22,400 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 1,250 | 8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 22,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 22,400 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Town of Whitewater, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
The DNR ramp in Kettle Moraine State Forest off State Park Dr has 2 concrete lanes, docks, a vault toilet and 16-20 trailer stalls, all ADA accessible; it needs a state park vehicle sticker. A fishing pier sits beside it. Town gravel ramps at Cruise Lane and Town Line Rd have no parking.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Whitewater Lake
Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Whitewater Lake?
Fishing Whitewater Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 22 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.7 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 9.1 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 4.3 in. Crappie was last stocked 2023, averaging 4 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Whitewater Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. About 201 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Walworth County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Whitewater Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Walleye average 5.7 in. Northern Pike average 9.1 in. Yellow Perch average 4.3 in. Crappie average 4 in.
How do you get on Whitewater Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Whitewater, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. The DNR ramp in Kettle Moraine State Forest off State Park Dr has 2 concrete lanes, docks, a vault toilet and 16-20 trailer stalls, all ADA accessible; it needs a state park vehicle sticker. A fishing pier sits beside it. Town gravel ramps at Cruise Lane and Town Line Rd have no parking.