Marathon County · reservoir · 1,423 acres
Lake Wausau
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Lake Wausau is a reservoir in Marathon 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
87°
62°
11 mph
2%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
63°
15 mph
45%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
62°
12 mph
36%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,162 | 11.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Eau Claire River1.0 mi
- Eau Claire Flowage1.3 mi
- Lake Wausau 40161.9 mi
- Big Rib River2.7 mi
- Cedar Creek3.6 mi
- Little Rib River3.0 mi
- Jim Moore Creek4.7 mi
- Big Sandy Creek3.6 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 Wausau fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Wausau?+
Lake Wausau is stocked with Muskellunge in Marathon 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 Lake Wausau?+
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 Wausau?+
Lake Wausau is a reservoir in Marathon 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.