Wisconsin Crappie Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Wisconsin crappie 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 crappie stocking rows during the past 30 days (58 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
Crappie stockings are often for long-term fishery support; check brush, docks, and creek channels rather than only the plant site.
Typical window after a catchable plant: varies
Recent crappie stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | (259 ACRES TOTAL) | Black Crappie | 497 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Alpine L | Black Crappie | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | AXHANDLE LAKE | Black Crappie | 498 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BECKMANS MILLPOND | Black Crappie | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BUGHS LAKE | Black Crappie | 600 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BUTTERNUT LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,999 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CAMP EIGHT FLOWAGE | Black Crappie | 500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CROOKED LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DECATUR LAKE | Black Crappie | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DELAVAN LAKE | Black Crappie | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DELAVAN LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DOG LAKE | Black Crappie | 500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FINNEGAN LAKE | Black Crappie | 499 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Funk | Black Crappie | 900 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GILBERT LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GREEN LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,692 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | HATCH LAKE | Black Crappie | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Hills | Black Crappie | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Howitt, Hewitt, Millpond | Black Crappie | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Koosel,Kooste | Black Crappie | 900 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE ELLEN | Black Crappie | 997 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE HURON | Black Crappie | 500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MONTELLO | Black Crappie | 1,047 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAWRENCE POND | Black Crappie | 5,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LEOTA LAKE | Black Crappie | 500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LITTLE PORTAGE LAKE | Black Crappie | 2,100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LONG LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,400 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Marie,N Twin | Black Crappie | 580 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MARSHALL MILLPOND | Black Crappie | 499 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MEDFORD FLOWAGE | Black Crappie | 250 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Mt Morris | Black Crappie | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MUSKRAT LAKE | Black Crappie | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | OLIVOTTI LAKE | Black Crappie | 624 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | PAYA LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | PELL LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | RESERVOIR POND | Black Crappie | 1,700 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROCK RIVER | Black Crappie | 1,500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROONEY LAKE | Black Crappie | 390 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROUND LAKE | Black Crappie | 1,800 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | S Twin | Black Crappie | 1,160 | Agency |
FAQ
When are crappie 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 crappie stocking should you fish?
Crappie stockings are often for long-term fishery support; check brush, docks, and creek channels rather than only the plant site. Typical window: varies.
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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