When was Carstens Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Carstens Lake is 1999. Wisconsin's source reports by season, not an exact date.

Does a stocking record mean the fish are still there?

No. A record means fish were reported stocked. Fish may have been caught, moved or died since. Always check current regulations before fishing.

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Carstens Lake Fish Stocking

Wisconsin · 1974 to 1999 on record

According to WDNR records, Carstens Lake has 16 stocking records on file across 4 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 1999.

Northern Pike Yellow Perch Largemouth Bass Fathead Minnow

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Stocking records

287,244

Fish reported stocked

Species

1999

Latest season

Stocking activity by season

11 seasons on record, most in the 1999 (2 records). Click a bar to jump to that season below.

2 records

1999 · 1,155 fish

1974

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1999

Stocking records per season (labelled by the season's end year). Wisconsin's source reports by season, so records aren't broken out by month.

Most-stocked species

Northern Pike 6 records

Yellow Perch 6 records

Largemouth Bass 3 records

Fathead Minnow 1 record

Location

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Stocking history

Values shown exactly as the agency reported them; species names are normalized for search.

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Largemouth Bass 1,050 1.2" avg Small Fingerling

Northern Pike 105 7.4" avg · Lake Puckaway strain Large Fingerling

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Quick facts

Latest season 1999

Most stocked Northern Pike

Species Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnow

Seasons on record 1974 – 1999

Fish reported 287,244

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Data source

Compiled from public records published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. StockedSpots is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by WDNR.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Data last checked September 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

WDNR records show Carstens Lake stocked with Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Fathead Minnow.

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