Fishing Lake Plantagenet
1945 • 3 lbs. 4 oz. • 18” length • 15” girth
Catch and Release
Improved fishing technology and increasing fishing pressure have caused fishing quality to decline in many waters. Catch-and-release fishing offers anglers a way to enjoy their sport with less harm to the resource. Each year, more anglers discover the satisfaction of watching fish they’ve caught
swim away.
Here are some tips for proper catch-and-release:
- Don’t place fish you plan to release on a stringer or in a livewell because they have less chance of surviving. Make the decision to release when you catch it.
- Play and land the fish quickly. A prolonged struggle places too much stress on a fish and causes a build-up of harmful lactic acids which can kill the fish after it is released.
- Handle the fish gently and keep it in the water as much as possible. If possible, unhook the fish without lifting it from the water.
- According to the DNR most Walleyes 18” and larger are female and the most productive spawners. The average age of a 14” Walleye in Lake Plantagenet is 3-4 years.
Lake Plantagenet Fisheries Lake Survey, Stocking Information, Lake Maps, Water Levels & More Information from the DNR
Ice Fishing on Lake Plantagenet
Winter fishing on Lake Plantagenet involves - current fishing license, ice fishing equipment, knowledge of laws regarding ice fishing “houses”, and ice thickness and condition.
General Ice Thickness Guidelines
Lake Plantagenet Ice Over/Out Dates
| Year | Ice Out | Ice Over | Year | Ice Out | Ice Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | April 24 | 2006 | April 14 | Nov 30 | |
| 1991 | April 17 | 2007 | April 25 | Nov 28 | |
| 1992 | April 20 | 2008 | May 10 | Nov 26 | |
| 1993 | April 21 | 2009 | April 24 | ||
| 1994 | April 18 | 2010 | April 2 | Nov 27 | |
| 1995 | April 24 | 2011 | April 29 | Dec 2 | |
| 1996 | May 8 | Nov 15 | 2012 | March 29 | Nov 28 |
| 1997 | April 26 | Nov 18 | 2013 | May 14 | Nov 24 |
| 1998 | April 13 | 2014 | May 6 | Nov 21 | |
| 1999 | April 13 | Dec 10 | 2015 | ||
| 2000 | April 13 | Nov 28 | 2016 | ||
| 2001 | April 29 | Dec 20 | 2017 | ||
| 2002 | April 19 | Nov 15 | 2018 | ||
| 2003 | April 21 | Nov 26 | 2019 | ||
| 2004 | April 14 | Dec 13 | 2020 | ||
| 2005 | April 16 | Nov 29 | 2021 | ||
| 2022 | May 7 |