When was Lake Napowan last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Lake Napowan is 2004. Wisconsin's source reports by season, not an exact date.

Does a stocking record mean the fish are still there?

No. A record means fish were reported stocked. Fish may have been caught, moved or died since. Always check current regulations before fishing.

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Lake Napowan Fish Stocking

Wisconsin · 1972 to 2004 on record

According to WDNR records, Lake Napowan has 21 stocking records on file across 5 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2004.

Northern Pike Walleye Black Crappie Largemouth Bass Yellow Perch

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Stocking records

7,672

Fish reported stocked

Species

2004

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

16 seasons on record, most in the 2004 (3 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

3 records

2004 · 750 fish

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2004

Stocking records per season (labelled by the season's end year). Wisconsin's source reports by season, so records aren't broken out by month.

Most-stocked species

Northern Pike 10 records

Walleye 6 records

Black Crappie 3 records

Largemouth Bass 1 record

Yellow Perch 1 record

Location

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Stocking history

Values shown exactly as the agency reported them; species names are normalized for search.

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Black Crappie 100 7.2" avg —

Black Crappie 400 4.3" avg Fall Yearling

Walleye 250 7.2" avg Fall Yearling

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Quick facts

Latest season 2004

Most stocked Northern Pike

Species Northern Pike, Walleye, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch

Seasons on record 1972 – 2004

Fish reported 7,672

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Data source

Compiled from public records published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. StockedSpots is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by WDNR.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Data last checked September 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

WDNR records show Lake Napowan stocked with Northern Pike, Walleye, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch.

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