Oconto County · lake · 105 acres
Paya Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Paya Lake is a lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie — 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
84°
66°
9 mph
55%
Fri
Rain
86°
67°
8 mph
44%
Sat
Drizzle
73°
62°
8 mph
56%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 1,000 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Buck Lake1.1 mi
- Key Lake1.2 mi
- Camp Five Lake1.6 mi
- Winslow Lake1.5 mi
- Winslow Lake 0.31.6 mi
- Snow Falls Creek2.0 mi
- Bullfrog Lake2.4 mi
- McCaslin Brook2.1 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.
Paya Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Paya Lake?+
Paya Lake is stocked with Black Crappie in Oconto 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 Paya 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 Paya Lake?+
Paya Lake is a lake in Oconto 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.