When was Balsam Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2020 (rainbow trout, 1,155 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.

Is Balsam Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 8 waters in Sawyer County. Stocked less often than most Wisconsin waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Balsam Lake?

Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 5,104 fish).

Balsam Lake trout stocking

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · lake · about 1,190 ft elevation

Balsam Lake was last stocked in 2020; Wisconsin publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 4 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

2020

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since 2017

The second most stocked of 8 waters in Sawyer County.
Stocked less often than most Wisconsin waters on our record.

Weather at Balsam Lake

Overnight
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
63% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
56°F
Rain Showers
81% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
67°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	6	5,104	851	9.6 in

Stocking history

20201 stocking · 1,155 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Rainbow trout	1,155	8.5 in

20191 stocking · 1,198 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Rainbow trout	1,198	11.5 in

20181 stocking · 1,065 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Rainbow trout	1,065	11.5 in

20171 stocking · 1,686 fish

Yearly total rainbow trout, 1,686 fish

From Wisconsin fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Wisconsin fishing regulations.

Where is Balsam Lake?

Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Wisconsin fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Balsam Lake

Big Weirgor Creekstream · 6 mi2 on record
Three Lakeslake · 10 mi3 on record
Eddy Creekstream · 11 mi1 on record
Sawmill Lakelake · 16 mi13 on record
Brill Riverstream · 21 mi6 on record
Rock Creekstream · 21 mi8 on record
Mackay Springslake · 24 mi1 on record

All stocked waters in Sawyer County Stocked this week in Wisconsin

Questions about Balsam Lake

When was Balsam Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2020 (rainbow trout, 1,155 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
Is Balsam Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 8 waters in Sawyer County. Stocked less often than most Wisconsin waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Balsam Lake?: Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 5,104 fish).

Stocking data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fish stocking database, which reports yearly totals per water after verification, without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.