Wisconsin Yellow Perch Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Wisconsin yellow perch 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 yellow perch 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
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 yellow perch stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | (259 ACRES TOTAL) | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Alpine L | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Arbutus Lake | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Arbutus Lake | Yellow Perch | 4,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BASS LAKE | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Bass,Kettle | Yellow Perch | 979 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BUGHS LAKE | Yellow Perch | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | BULLHEAD LAKE | Yellow Perch | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Castle Rock Flowage, Castle Rock Reservoir | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CORNELL LAKE | Yellow Perch | 1,320 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CROOKED LAKE | Yellow Perch | 750 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DECATUR LAKE | Yellow Perch | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | DELAVAN LAKE | Yellow Perch | 50 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Egans L | Yellow Perch | 100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FINNEGAN LAKE | Yellow Perch | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | FOX LAKE | Yellow Perch | 5,400 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Funk | Yellow Perch | 900 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | GILBERT LAKE | Yellow Perch | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | HARTFORD MILLPOND | Yellow Perch | 200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | HENRY LAKE | Yellow Perch | 1,800 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Hermans,Haupt,Harps | Yellow Perch | 2,800 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Howitt, Hewitt, Millpond | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Hustisford | Yellow Perch | 1,819 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Koosel,Kooste | Yellow Perch | 900 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE HURON | Yellow Perch | 300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAUDERDALE LAKES | Yellow Perch | 3,700 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAWRENCE POND | Yellow Perch | 5,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LITTLE PORTAGE LAKE | Yellow Perch | 2,100 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LONG LAKE | Yellow Perch | 1,400 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LONG LAKE | Yellow Perch | 3,490 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Lower Whitewater | Yellow Perch | 327 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | MAIDEN LAKE | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Mt Morris | Yellow Perch | 1,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Noque | Yellow Perch | 2,300 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | NORTH SPIRIT LAKE | Yellow Perch | 1,800 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | OLIVOTTI LAKE | Yellow Perch | 650 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Paradise Valley | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | RIB LAKE | Yellow Perch | 2,200 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROCK RIVER | Yellow Perch | 1,500 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ROCK RIVER | Yellow Perch | 6,300 | Agency |
FAQ
When are yellow perch 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 yellow perch 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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