Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Wildcat Lake fishing
Wildcat Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.9 in
- Surface acres
- 294.3
Fish at Wildcat Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Muskellunge species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideWildcat Lake is a 293 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 38 feet. The lake's water is moderately clear. Anglers can find Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Wildcat Lake is stocked
About 288 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
10,662
Fish stocked in 2012
10,675
Fish stocked in 2014
10,247
Fish stocked in 2016
10,670
Fish stocked in 2018
10,672
Fish stocked in 2020
10,254
Fish stocked in 2022
10,197
Fish stocked in 2024
11,293
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 11,293 | 1.4 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 10,197 | 2.07 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 10,254 | 2.14 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,251 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 9,421 | 2.12 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 10,670 | 2 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 10,247 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 10,675 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 10,662 | 1.75 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Presque Isle, WI
- Facilities
- dock
One DNR-managed landing in the Town of Presque Isle: concrete planks to the lake bottom, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, no restroom. No overnight camping or parking at the landing, and DNR notes the dock transition is not ADA accessible.
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Common questions
What fish are at Wildcat Lake?
Fishing Wildcat Lake usually means Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 1.9 in. Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wildcat Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2010. About 288 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 22 lakes in Vilas 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 Wildcat Lake?
Walleye stocked at Wildcat Lake average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Wildcat Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Presque Isle, WI. Facilities include dock. One DNR-managed landing in the Town of Presque Isle: concrete planks to the lake bottom, a boarding dock and 6-10 trailer stalls, no restroom. No overnight camping or parking at the landing, and DNR notes the dock transition is not ADA accessible.
Which lakes near Wildcat Lake were stocked more recently?
Fishtrap Lake (2.8 mi), High Lake (3.5 mi), and White Sand Lake (5.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Fishtrap Lake is also stocked with Walleye, High Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and White Sand Lake is also stocked with Walleye.