Vilas County · lake · 503 acres
Ballard Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Ballard Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
63°
14 mph
44%
Fri
Rain
76°
63°
7 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
74°
56°
12 mph
8%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 100 | 12.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lone Tree Lake1.0 mi
- Little Star Lake1.2 mi
- Partridge Lake1.4 mi
- White Birch Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Irving Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Alva2.1 mi
- Bobs Lake1.7 mi
- Star Lake2.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ballard Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ballard Lake?+
Ballard Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Vilas County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ballard Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ballard Lake?+
Ballard Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.