When was Wanoka Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (brook trout, 2,150 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.

Is Wanoka Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Bayfield 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 Wanoka Lake?

Brook trout (11 stockings, 20,030 fish).

Wanoka Lake trout stocking

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · lake · about 1,097 ft elevation

Wanoka Lake was last stocked in 2025; Wisconsin publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 9 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

2025

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

9 stockings

since 2017

Tied for the most stocked water in Bayfield County (9 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 78% of Wisconsin waters on our record.

Weather at Wanoka Lake

Overnight
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Rain Showers Likely
67% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog
62% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
32% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Night
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
21% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
2% 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
Brook trout	11	20,030	1,821	9.1 in

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 2,150 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Brook trout	2,150	9.1 in

20241 stocking · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Brook trout	2,000	9.0 in

20231 stocking · 2,310 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Brook trout	2,310	13.1 in

20221 stocking · 2,286 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,286 fish

20211 stocking · 2,098 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,098 fish

20201 stocking · 2,800 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,800 fish

20191 stocking · 2,461 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,461 fish

20181 stocking · 1,925 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 1,925 fish

20171 stocking · 2,000 fish

Yearly total brook trout, 2,000 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 Wanoka Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Wanoka Lake

Bladder Lakelake · 4 mi1 on record
Beaver Lakelake · 9 mi9 on record
Little Star Lakelake · 11 mi9 on record
Nymphia Lakelake · 12 mi9 on record
Overby Lakelake · 12 mi9 on record
Anderson Lakelake · 20 mi11 on record
Mimi Lakelake · 22 mi9 on record
Pikes Creekstream · 24 mi6 on record

All stocked waters in Bayfield County Stocked this week in Wisconsin

Questions about Wanoka Lake

When was Wanoka Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2025 (brook trout, 2,150 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
Is Wanoka Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Bayfield 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 Wanoka Lake?: Brook trout (11 stockings, 20,030 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.