
Fishing is a very popular hobby at Apple Valley Lake. You must have a fishing license to fish at Apple Valley. The closest places to obtain a fishing license are the Apple Valley Marina, Wal-Mart or Pier 36.
The lake was originally stocked in 1974 and 1975 with Walleye, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Channel Catfish. The lake is restocked yearly by the Apple Valley Property Owners Association and the Apple Valley Fish & Restocking Club. Walleye, Saugeye, Small and Large Mouth Bass make this a premier lake for sport anglers. They have also added Carp, Suckers, Split Tail Shad, Stripped Bass, and Catfish.
Crappie, Shellcrackers, Bluegill and Yellow Perch are plentiful for family fishing. The Fish Club in conjunction with the Lake Committee asks that all Crappie caught being under 9 inches in size be released back into the lake.