Fishing Facts

The primary fish that inhabit North Lake are:

Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
Walleye
White Bass
Bluegill
Crappie
Perch

Of these, the dominant game fish is the Smallmouth Bass.
The North Lake Management District has been involved in a successful Fall stocking program of Walleyes, Crappies, Perch and Bluegills since 1997.

NLMD
Summary of Fish Stocking
Year	Walleye	Crappie	Blue Gills	Perch
2021 2020 2019	3500 3000 3500	0 1000 0	0 0 0	0 2000 5000
2018	3200	0	0	0
2017	3500	0	0	0
2016	3500	0	0	0
2015	3500	0	0	0
2014	2500	0	0	0
2013	2800	0	0	0
2012	0	0	0	0
2011	0	0	0	0
2010	2750	0	0	0
2009	3600	0	0	0
2008	2500	0	0	0
2007	2000	0	0	0
2006	2000	0	0	0
2005	2000	0	0	0
2004	0	0	0	0
2003	2500	0	0	0
2002	635	0	0	0
2001	2200	0	960	0
2000	1225	1275	1225	0
1999	1050	0	1550	1530
1998	1950	1200	0	1020
1997	2100	1100	1000	0