When was Lower Backwater last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Lower Backwater is 2014. 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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Lower Backwater Fish Stocking

Wisconsin · 2014 to 2014 on record

According to WDNR records, Lower Backwater has 4 stocking records on file across 2 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2014.

Black Crappie Bluegill

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Stocking records

74,597

Fish reported stocked

Species

2014

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Black Crappie 2 records

Bluegill 2 records

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 1,422 9.2" avg · Upper Mississippi River strain Adult (Broodstock)

Black Crappie 68,586 1.9" avg · Upper Mississippi River strain Small Fingerling

Bluegill 4,378 1.9" avg · Upper Mississippi River strain Small Fingerling

Bluegill 211 9.2" avg · Upper Mississippi River strain Adult (Broodstock)

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Quick facts

Latest season 2014

Most stocked Black Crappie

Species Black Crappie, Bluegill

Seasons on record 2014 – 2014

Fish reported 74,597

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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 Lower Backwater stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill.

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