White Sucker Stocked · 3 plants · last 2014
Last stocked 2014 · avg 0.5 in · 3 plants
Windigo Lake fishing
Windigo Lake fishing: not stocked since 2014. It was stocked with White Sucker on a natural lake. Also recorded: Walleye, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2014
- White Sucker
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.5 in
- Surface acres
- 502.5
Fish at Windigo Lake
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
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
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill 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 guideWindigo Lake is a freshwater lake located in north central Wisconsin. The lake is irregular in shape, with numerous peninsulas and bays. Fish Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye are available in Windigo Lake. It has a maximum depth of 51 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Windigo Lake is stocked
About 2,547 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2012
320,000
Fish stocked in 2013
640,000
Fish stocked in 2014
320,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | White Sucker | 320,000 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2013 | White Sucker | 640,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| 2012 | White Sucker | 320,000 | 0.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Bass Lake, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Windigo Lake's only public landing, Landgraf Landing off N. Highland Drive in the Town of Bass Lake, is a concrete-panel ramp with a vault restroom and boarding dock next to Windigo Park.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Windigo Lake
Anglers should use caution when accessing Windigo Lake, as the public launch site is on a curve on N. Highland Drive. This is the only public launch site on this lake. (dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Windigo Lake?
Fishing Windigo Lake usually means White Sucker. All 3 plants on record are White Sucker. White Sucker was last stocked 2014, averaging 0.5 in. Walleye, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Windigo Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2014. About 2,547 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 15 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Windigo Lake?
White Sucker stocked at Windigo Lake average 0.5 in.
How do you get on Windigo Lake?
The nearest town is Bass Lake, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Windigo Lake's only public landing, Landgraf Landing off N. Highland Drive in the Town of Bass Lake, is a concrete-panel ramp with a vault restroom and boarding dock next to Windigo Park.
Which lakes near Windigo Lake were stocked more recently?
Lac Courte Oreilles (3 mi), Whitefish Lake (4.9 mi), Stone Lake (7.3 mi), and Smith Lake (9.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Whitefish Lake is also stocked with White Sucker.