Adams County · reservoir · 23,017 acres
Petenwell Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Petenwell Lake is a reservoir in Adams 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
Partly cloudy
87°
64°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
65°
15 mph
56%
Sat
Rain
80°
62°
12 mph
37%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 850 | 11.6" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 258 | 11.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Petenwell Ditch5.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Petenwell Flowage 58796.2 mi
- Twin Lakes6.1 mi
- Fourteenmile Creek6.9 mi
- Big Roche a Cri Creek9.0 mi
- 41 Reservoir7.6 mi
- 39 Reservoir8.3 mi
- Arkdale Lake8.4 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.
Petenwell Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Petenwell Lake?+
Petenwell Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Adams 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 Petenwell 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 Petenwell Lake?+
Petenwell Lake is a reservoir in Adams 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.