Rock County · reservoir · 36 acres
Lake Leota
Stocked 4× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Lake Leota is a reservoir in Rock County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow 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
84°
61°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
63°
16 mph
66%
Sat
Rain
74°
63°
17 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 200 | 7" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 7" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 500 | 3" | |
| Jan 1 | Fathead Minnow | 154,000 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with black crappie → · All Wisconsin waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Grass Lake3.1 mi
- Spring Creek4.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Bass Lake7.1 mi
- Rutland Branch7.5 mi
- Oregon Branch7.5 mi
- Liberty Creek6.4 mi
- Grass Lake7.8 mi
- Little Gibbs Lake6.2 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.
Lake Leota fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Leota?+
Lake Leota is stocked with Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow and Walleye in Rock County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Leota get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Leota peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Leota?+
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 Lake Leota?+
Lake Leota is a reservoir in Rock 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.