Wisconsin Muskellunge Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Wisconsin muskellunge 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 muskellunge stocking rows during the past 30 days (94 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
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.
Typical window after a catchable plant: soon after release
Recent muskellunge stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | (491 ACRES TOTAL) | Muskellunge | 491 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 2853 ACRES TOTAL | Muskellunge | 699 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ALLEQUASH LAKE | Muskellunge | 80 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Badwater Lakes, Spread Eagle Lake, Spreadeagle Lake | Muskellunge | 148 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BALLARD LAKE | Muskellunge | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BIG ARBOR VITAE LAKE | Muskellunge | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Big Bass | Muskellunge | 20 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BIG GREEN | Muskellunge | 2,499 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BIG LAKE | Muskellunge | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BIG SAINT GERMAIN LAKE | Muskellunge | 383 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BONE LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,624 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CEDAR LAKE | Muskellunge | 553 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Clear Crook. | Muskellunge | 75 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DELAVAN LAKE | Muskellunge | 600 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | EAU CLAIRE LAKE | Muskellunge | 278 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FISHTRAP LAKE | Muskellunge | 70 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Fl | Muskellunge | 850 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Fl | Muskellunge | 258 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Flambeau Flowage, Flambeau Reservoir | Muskellunge | 2,462 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Flambeau R | Muskellunge | 428 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FOX LAKE | Muskellunge | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FOX RIVER | Muskellunge | 1,897 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GENEVA LAKE | Muskellunge | 880 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GILMORE LAKE | Muskellunge | 157 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GREEN BAY | Muskellunge | 499 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | HIGH LAKE | Muskellunge | 140 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Holcombe Flowage 4700, Holcombe Reservoir, Lake Holcombe | Muskellunge | 555 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | HULLS LAKE | Muskellunge | 40 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | IRVING LAKE | Muskellunge | 80 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ISLAND LAKE | Muskellunge | 173 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Kewasokogan | Muskellunge | 165 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MICHIGAN | Muskellunge | 498 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MICHIGAN | Muskellunge | 1,497 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MONONA | Muskellunge | 485 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MONONA | Muskellunge | 1,177 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE REDSTONE | Muskellunge | 605 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Lake Wausa 4016 | Muskellunge | 1,162 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Lake Weengra | Muskellunge | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Lake Wissota 5548 | Muskellunge | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Legend Lake Chain | Muskellunge | 200 | Agency |
FAQ
When are muskellunge 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 muskellunge stocking should you fish?
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel. Typical window: soon after release.
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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