Burnett County · lake · 330 acres
Rooney Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Rooney Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye — 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
90°
69°
10 mph
3%
Fri
Drizzle
78°
68°
9 mph
31%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
12 mph
4%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,802 | 1.73" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 390 | 6" | |
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 walleye →
Nearby waters
- Goose Lake0.8 mi
- Mystery Lake1.0 mi
- Behr Lake1.6 mi
- Deep Lake1.7 mi
- Nicaboyne Lake1.8 mi
- Clubhouse Lake1.7 mi
- Lindy Lake1.4 mi
- Cranberry Lake1.6 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.
Rooney Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rooney Lake?+
Rooney Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye in Burnett 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 Rooney 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 Rooney Lake?+
Rooney Lake is a lake in Burnett 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.