Forest County · lake · 217 acres
Riley Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Riley Lake is a lake in Forest 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
82°
63°
8 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
13 mph
38%
Sun
Overcast
80°
54°
8 mph
3%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 164 | 10.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Wabikon Lake1.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Little Riley Lake1.0 mi
- Little Pine Lake1.8 mi
- Hardwood Lake2.0 mi
- Mayflower Lake2.2 mi
- Little Popple Lake2.5 mi
- Popple Lake2.6 mi
- Midget Lake2.7 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.
Riley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Riley Lake?+
Riley Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Forest 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 Riley 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 Riley Lake?+
Riley Lake is a lake in Forest 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.