Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night Wind Lake fishing
Wind Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.1 in
- Surface acres
- 918.3
Fish at Wind Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 5 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
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
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
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guideWind Lake is a 919 acre lake located in Racine County and has a maximum depth of 47 feet. The lake's water is moderately clear. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Catfish. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Wind Lake is stocked
About 108 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Racine County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
34,982
Fish stocked in 2012
34,594
Fish stocked in 2014
6,599
Fish stocked in 2016
6,617
Fish stocked in 2018
6,826
Fish stocked in 2020
4,596
Fish stocked in 2022
4,640
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walleye | 4,640 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 4,596 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 4,803 | 6.64 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 2,023 | 9 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 4,594 | 6.45 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 2,023 | 8.7 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 4,599 | 7.35 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 2,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 1,834 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 32,760 | 1.55 in | report |
| 2010 | Northern Pike | 2,222 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 32,760 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Wind Lake, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
DNR's Wind Lake Public Access in the Town of Norway has a concrete-panel ramp with a launching pier, a separate fishing pier (2018), lighting, a portable toilet and 21-25 trailer stalls. Most shoreline is private; commercial launches and rentals also serve the lake.
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Common questions
What fish are at Wind Lake?
Fishing Wind Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 5.5 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2018, averaging 9.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Wind Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 108 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Racine County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Wind Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.1 in. Walleye average 5.5 in. Northern Pike average 9.5 in.
How do you get on Wind Lake?
The nearest town is Wind Lake, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. DNR's Wind Lake Public Access in the Town of Norway has a concrete-panel ramp with a launching pier, a separate fishing pier (2018), lighting, a portable toilet and 21-25 trailer stalls. Most shoreline is private; commercial launches and rentals also serve the lake.
Which lakes near Wind Lake were stocked more recently?
Tichigan Lake (3.4 mi), Little Muskego Lake (6.2 mi), Eagle Lake (8.4 mi), and Browns Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Tichigan Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike, Little Muskego Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike, Eagle Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye, and Browns Lake is also stocked with Walleye.