Plunkett Lake trout stocking
Iron County, Wisconsin · lake · about 1,591 ft elevation
Plunkett Lake 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, lake trout.
- Tied for the most stocked water in Iron County (9 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 78% of Wisconsin waters on our record.
Weather at Plunkett Lake
- Tonight53°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday72°FPatchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers35% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night56°FRain Showers Likely74% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday72°FChance Rain Showers50% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Wednesday Night51°FChance Rain Showers39% rain · wind 5 mph
- Thursday63°FPartly Sunny5% 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 | 7 | 17,913 | 2,559 | 9.0 in |
| Brook trout | 3 | 10,141 | 3,380 | 9.0 in |
| Lake trout | 1 | 702 | 702 | 15.0 in |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 3,508 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly totalLatest date not published | Brook trout | 3,508 | 9.0 in |
20241 stocking · 6,616 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Brook troutRainbow trout | 6,616 | 8.9 in |
20231 stocking · 3,425 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
Yearly total date not published | Brook trout | 3,425 | 8.9 in |
20221 stocking · 3,763 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 3,763 fish
20211 stocking · 3,740 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 3,740 fish
20201 stocking · 1,861 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 1,861 fish
20191 stocking · 1,929 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 1,929 fish
20181 stocking · 1,712 fish
- Yearly total rainbow trout, 1,712 fish
20171 stocking · 2,202 fish
- Yearly total lake trout, rainbow trout, 2,202 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 Plunkett Lake?
Iron County, Wisconsin. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Plunkett Lake
- Little Trout Lakelake · 8 mi3 on record
- Twin Lakeslake · 14 mi19 on record
- Patterson Lakelake · 15 mi46 on record
- Blue Gill Lakelake · 15 mi4 on record
- Trout Lakelake · 16 mi4 on record
- Camp Four Springslake · 16 mi9 on record
- Newman Springslake · 17 mi3 on record
- Little John Junior Lakelake · 19 mi9 on record
All stocked waters in Iron CountyStocked this week in Wisconsin
Questions about Plunkett Lake
- When was Plunkett Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (brook trout, 3,508 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
- Is Plunkett Lake stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Iron 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 Plunkett Lake?
- Rainbow trout (7 stockings, 17,913 fish); Brook trout (3 stockings, 10,141 fish); Lake trout (1 stocking, 702 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.