Wisconsin Bass Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Wisconsin bass stocking timing varies by waterbody. Field work occurs throughout appropriate seasons, but the public database posts the current stocking year only after verification. That lag is intentional quality control. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported bass stocking rows during the past 30 days (30 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Wisconsin DNR Fish Stocking Summary; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 3–14 days
Recent bass stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | BECKMANS MILLPOND | Largemouth Bass | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DECATUR LAKE | Largemouth Bass | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Deer | Largemouth Bass | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Delafield Hatchery Pond | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Hay, Hay Creek | Largemouth Bass | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Hustisford | Largemouth Bass | 364 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAUDERDALE LAKES | Smallmouth Bass | 4,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Marie,N Twin | Smallmouth Bass | 211 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MARSHALL MILLPOND | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MEDFORD FLOWAGE | Largemouth Bass | 125 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MUSKRAT LAKE | Largemouth Bass | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Nixon Park Pond | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | OLIVOTTI LAKE | Largemouth Bass | 250 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | PELL LAKE | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | PIGEON LAKE | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROCK RIVER | Smallmouth Bass | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | S Twin | Smallmouth Bass | 422 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | SUGAR RIVER -EAST CHANNEL | Largemouth Bass | 75 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | TICHIGAN LAKE | Smallmouth Bass | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Token Cr Rearing Pd | Largemouth Bass | 20 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | TURTLE LAKE | Smallmouth Bass | 400 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 59 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 75 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 225 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED | Largemouth Bass | 10 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED SINGLE-LINE STREAM T13N-R6E-S9 | Largemouth Bass | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED UNSPECIFIED OPEN WATER T11N-R19E-S11 | Smallmouth Bass | 75 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | UNNAMED UNSPECIFIED OPEN WATER T15N-R17E-S12 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | Agency |
FAQ
When are bass stocked in Wisconsin?
Field work occurs throughout appropriate seasons, but the public database posts the current stocking year only after verification. That lag is intentional quality control. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after bass stocking should you fish?
Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release. Typical window: 3–14 days.
Where is the official Wisconsin stocking report?
Use Wisconsin fish stocking database from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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