Vilas County · lake · 1,071 acres
Big Arbor Vitae Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Big Arbor Vitae Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — 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
85°
65°
12 mph
29%
Fri
Rain
77°
64°
11 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
75°
57°
13 mph
12%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 15,730 | 6.66" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 300 | 11.4" | |
Angler reports
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All Wisconsin waters with muskellunge → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Bug Lake1.3 mi
- Dry Lake1.2 mi
- Link Creek1.2 mi
- Mielke Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Hurrah Lake1.9 mi
- Benedict Lake1.9 mi
- Erickson Lake1.8 mi
- Little Arbor Vitae Lake1.9 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.
Big Arbor Vitae Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Arbor Vitae Lake?+
Big Arbor Vitae Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye 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 Big Arbor Vitae 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 Big Arbor Vitae Lake?+
Big Arbor Vitae 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.