Walworth County · lake · 1,907 acres
Delavan Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Delavan Lake is a lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie, Muskellunge, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch — 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
84°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
82°
64°
13 mph
62%
Sat
Rain
66°
64°
19 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Pumpkinseed | 100 | 3" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 100 | 4" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 1,000 | 4" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 600 | 10" | |
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 50 | 4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with black crappie → · All Wisconsin waters with muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- Congdon Pond1.7 mi
- Comus Lake3.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Comus 673.0 mi
- Jackson Creek3.4 mi
- Elkhorn Lake5.4 mi
- Lake Geneva6.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Como6.0 mi
- Silver Lake8.5 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.
Delavan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Delavan Lake?+
Delavan Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Muskellunge, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch in Walworth County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Delavan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Delavan Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Delavan 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 Delavan Lake?+
Delavan Lake is a lake in Walworth 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.