Rusk County · lake · 29 acres
Muskrat Lake
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Muskrat Lake is a lake in Rusk County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and White Sucker — 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
89°
70°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
12 mph
39%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
15 mph
7%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | 3.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 300 | 5" | |
| Jan 1 | White Sucker | 160,000 | 0.75" | |
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 largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Fish Lake0.6 mi
- Dickey Lake0.7 mi
- Dead Goose Lake1.0 mi
- Star Lake0.8 mi
- Coon Lake1.1 mi
- Bear Lake1.2 mi
- MacDonald Lake1.1 mi
- Atwood Lake1.2 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.
Muskrat Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Muskrat Lake?+
Muskrat Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and White Sucker in Rusk 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 Muskrat 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 Muskrat Lake?+
Muskrat Lake is a lake in Rusk 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.