Vilas County · lake · 4,403 acres
Lac Vieux Desert
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Lac Vieux Desert 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
Rain
78°
63°
8 mph
40%
Sat
Overcast
74°
58°
13 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
79°
54°
7 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 1,800,000 | 0.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 699 | 11.2" | |
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 muskellunge → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Lac Vieux Desert 210.0 mi
- Potfish Lake1.8 mi
- Eagle Lake1.8 mi
- Dwarf Lake2.3 mi
- Grass Lake2.7 mi
- Birch Lake2.3 mi
- Scout Lake3.0 mi
- Weber Lake3.2 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.
Lac Vieux Desert fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lac Vieux Desert?+
Lac Vieux Desert 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 Lac Vieux Desert?+
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 Lac Vieux Desert?+
Lac Vieux Desert 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.