Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond) trout stocking
Jackson County, Wisconsin · pond · about 908 ft elevation
Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond) was last stocked in 2025; Wisconsin publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 9 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Jackson County (9 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 78% of Wisconsin waters on our record.
Weather at Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond)
- Tonight52°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday72°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night59°FShowers And Thunderstorms96% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Wednesday71°FShowers And Thunderstorms80% rain · wind 6 mph
- Wednesday Night57°FRain Showers80% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Thursday66°FChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy47% rain · wind 3 to 8 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 | 9 | 11,706 | 1,301 | 9.0 in |
| Brook trout | 3 | 2,036 | 679 | 9.2 in |
| Brown trout | 3 | 1,655 | 552 | 9.0 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 747 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly totalLatest date not published | Rainbow trout | 747 | 8.6 in |
20241 stocking · 747 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Rainbow trout | 747 | 8.2 in |
20231 stocking · 1,173 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Rainbow trout | 1,173 | 8.6 in |
20221 stocking · 2,499 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 2,499 fish
20211 stocking · 2,700 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 2,700 fish
20201 stocking · 1,930 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 1,930 fish
20191 stocking · 2,588 fish
- Yearly total brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 2,588 fish
20181 stocking · 1,417 fish
- Yearly total brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,417 fish
20171 stocking · 1,596 fish
- Yearly total brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, 1,596 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 Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond)?
Jackson County, Wisconsin. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond)
- South Fork Halls Creekstream · 2 mi5 on record
- South Branch Trempealeau Riverstream · 7 mi2 on record
- Oxbow Pondpond · 9 mi19 on record
- Hoffman Creekstream · 11 mi7 on record
- Wazee Lakelake · 13 mi19 on record
- Travis Creekstream · 16 mi2 on record
- Scott Creekstream · 17 mi4 on record
- Diamond Valley Creekstream · 18 mi2 on record
All stocked waters in Jackson CountyStocked this week in Wisconsin
Questions about Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond)
- When was Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond) last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (rainbow trout, 747 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
- Is Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond) stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Jackson County (9 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 78% of Wisconsin waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Oakwood Lake (U Merrillan Pond)?
- Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 11,706 fish); Brook trout (3 stockings, 2,036 fish); Brown trout (3 stockings, 1,655 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.