170 public waters in the Northwoods region — 144 lakes/reservoirs and 26 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Wisconsin licence.
See every public fishing venue in Wisconsin on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Balsam Lake, a 1,901-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Bone Lake is a 1,666-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Wapogasset Lake is a 1,186-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Cedar Lake (1,120 acres) sits in Polk and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Big Round Lake is a 1,014-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, 604 acres, max depth 18 feet. Panfish abundant; largemouth bass, muskie and northern pike common. Invasive species present (Chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed) -- clean boats before leaving.
At 813 acres, Indian Head Flowage is one of Polk County's largest Northwoods waters and delivers substantial northern pike and walleye populations alongside largemouth and smallmouth bass. Bluegill and panfish thrive throughout the structure-rich shallows, making this Wisconsin DNR-managed flowage a major destination for predator and panfish anglers alike.
Deer Lake (785 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Half Moon Lake, a 550-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Apple River Flowage Lake (503 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Indianhead Flowage Lake (413 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Horseshoe Lake is a 398-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Big Butternut Lake is a 384-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Staples Lake (340 acres) sits in Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Pipe Lake, a 293-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Bear Trap Lake, a 247-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Big Lake is a 245-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Lotus Lake is a 237-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Magnor Lake is a 229-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Horse Lake is a 221-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Blom Lake, a 212-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Big Blake Lake is a 208-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Wild Goose Lake is a 190-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Little Butternut Lake is a 184-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Long Trade Lake, a 150-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — White Ash Lake is a 147-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Largon Lake, a 135-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Alabama Lake is a 132-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Loveless Lake is a 131-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Straight Lake, a 120-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Clam Falls Flowage Lake, a 119-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Poplar Lake (117 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Somers Lake, a 104-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Freedom Lakes (102 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Pine Lake, a 96-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Antler Lake, a 94-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Black Brook Flowage spans 91 acres in Polk County and ranks among the region's most diverse fisheries, hosting muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass alongside panfish—a top destination for anglers seeking multiple species in one outing.
Rice Lake, a 90-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Lamont Lake is a 88-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Church Pine Lake is a 87-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
East Lake (83 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ward Lake (82 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Joel Flowage 22 spans 82 acres in Polk County and leans heavily toward panfish and largemouth bass, making it a reliable destination for family-friendly fishing and fast action in the Northwoods.
Joel Flowage Lake (80 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Little Blake Lake is a 78-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — South Fish Lake is a 73-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
McKeith Lake, a 73-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Black Brook Flowage Lake, a 69-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Polk County, Wisconsin — North Fish Lake is a 68-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Brusher Lake, a 67-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Swede Lake, a 66-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
North Pipe Lake, a 64-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Herby Lake is a 63-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Camelia Lake is a 62-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Clam Falls Flowage (60 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Pine Lake, a 59-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Peaslee Lake is a 59-acre lake, managed by National Park Service. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Grenquist Lake (59 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Island Lake is a 58-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Vincent Lake (58 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Clara Lake, the largest in this group at 55.6 acres, sits in Polk County's Northwoods and supports panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and black crappie, providing enough depth and structure to reward both shallow and offshore presentations.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Sandhill Lake is a 55-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Footes Lake is a 55-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Polk County, Wisconsin — King Lake is a 53-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin — Godfrey Lake is a 51-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Grass Lake, a 51-acre lake in Polk and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
This 48-acre Polk County lake in Wisconsin's Northwoods offers excellent opportunity for pike and muskie hunters, with supporting populations of walleye, both largemouth and smallmouth bass, and consistent panfish action. Bluegill and black crappie make Lake Kenabee a solid choice for anglers targeting multiple species in a compact, manageable setting.
At 48 acres, Chelstrom Lake in Polk County is a dual-bass destination, offering both largemouth and smallmouth fishing in the Northwoods region under Wisconsin DNR stewardship.
Martel Lake, a 46-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin — Lake of the Woods is a 46-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Trident Lake is a 45-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Barbo Lake, a 43-acre Northwoods fishery in Polk County, boasts one of the more diverse species rosters in the region: panfish (bluegill and black crappie), largemouth bass, and northern pike all thrive here, making it a versatile choice year-round.
This 43-acre Northwoods lake in Polk County holds largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish in a classic Wisconsin setting, managed for balanced warmwater opportunity by the state DNR.
Little Horseshoe Lake (43 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
A 42-acre West Central Wisconsin lake in Polk County offering solid panfish action alongside largemouth bass and northern pike. The modest size and species mix make it an accessible choice for anglers seeking a mix of panfish and warmwater gamefish in the region.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Coon Lake is a 42-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Gibson Lake is a 42-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
At 41.5 acres, Tarbert Lake in Polk County's Northwoods ranks as a solid panfish and largemouth bass destination, with enough water to hold keeper-size fish and room for various seasonal patterns.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Mackie Lake is a 41-acre lake, managed by County Land: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Knapp Flowage 7 (40 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Little Mirror Lake is a 39-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Wind Lake (39 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Grouse Lake's 38-acre footprint in Polk County supports both largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and a strong walleye population managed by Wisconsin DNR. Yellow perch, bluegill, and crappie make panfish anglers equally welcome here.
Bone Lake (38 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Pleasant Lake (38 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Fountain Lake, a 35-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Deedon Lake is a 34-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Twenty-Ninth Lake (33 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dahl Lake (33 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Grimhs Lake (32 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
At just under 32 acres, Hickory Lake in Polk County packs surprising species diversity into a tight Northwoods package managed by Wisconsin DNR. Walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and rock bass coexist with bluegill, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed, offering both serious predator fishing and productive panfish action.
Square Lake's 30.8 acres in Polk County's Northwoods offer straightforward largemouth bass and panfish fishing in a quieter corner of northern Wisconsin. Manageable size and dependable panfish populations make it a good destination for families and shore anglers.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Beautiful Lake is a 30-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Andrus Lake, a 30-acre Polk County Northwoods lake, supports a varied panfish-and-predator mix including yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Yellow perch season, combined with crappie and pike opportunity, makes Andrus a well-rounded small-lake choice just south of the Burnett County waters.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Jim Lake is a 30-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
West Central Wisconsin's Paulsen Lake covers 29 acres in Polk County and combines panfish and largemouth bass with northern pike, offering anglers multiple approaches across its shallow and deeper zones.
Little Moon Lake (29 acres) sits in Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Orr Lake, a 27.8-acre panfish and bass pond in Polk County's Northwoods, offers solid action for bluegill, crappie and largemouth bass in a compact setting managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Lower Lake (25 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lake O the Dalles, a 25-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Shiloh Flowage Lake (25 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
Paulson Lake spans 25 acres in Polk County's Northwoods region and offers panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike in a compact setting popular with shore and small-boat anglers.
Park Lake (24 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
At just under 24 acres, Summerfield Lake is an intimate Northwoods bass pond in Polk County where largemouth and smallmouth bass are the primary draw. Its small footprint makes it ideal for kayak or canoe anglers working shallow structure and cover.
This 23-acre West Central Wisconsin lake in Polk County holds a mixed warm-water fishery centered on black crappie and largemouth bass, with smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed adding variety for panfish anglers seeking different targets.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Mansen Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Little Largon Lake is a 21-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Mill Pond is a 21-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Shiloh Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Joe Lake (20 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Bureau of Land Management. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Lykens Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ice Lake (20 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Ox Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Omer Lake is a 19-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Magic Lake is a 19-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Sedge Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Nimon Lake (18 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Kinney Lake, a 18-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Manitou Lake, a 18-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Murdock Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Smith Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Glovers Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Greeley Lake (17 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Elkins Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Ward Lake (16 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Surprise Lake, a 15-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Tula Lake (15 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Black Bear Lake (15 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Folsom Lake, a 14-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Gilbert Lake, a 14-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Dinger Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Highland Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Miller Camp Lake (14 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Little Deer Lake, a 14-acre lake in Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Hatchet Lake is a 14-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Chain Lakes (13 acres) sits in Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Land Lake is a 11-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Hawthorn Lake (11 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Camp Douglas Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Tuttle Lake is a 10-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
L Horseshoe Lake, a 9-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Clover Lake is a 9-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Grandquist Lake is a 7-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ice House Lake (6 acres) sits in Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Burnett, Polk, Douglas and 2 more counties in Wisconsin — Saint Croix River is a 240 km stream: A Wisconsin border river (the St. Croix, Menominee, Montreal, Wolf) — shared with Minnesota or Michigan, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye and Northern Pike, with channel and Flathead Catfish lower down. Fished on a Wisconsin or the neighbouring state's licence within the reciprocal boundary-water zone.
Polk, St. Croix and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Apple River is a 125 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin — Clam River is a 103 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Willow River (96 km) flows through St. Croix and Polk Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Trade River runs 74 km through Polk and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin — Wood River is a 77 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
North Fork Clam River runs 71 km through Burnett, Washburn and Polk Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron, Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, Sand Creek is a 21 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk County, Wisconsin — Horse Creek is a 16 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Straight River is a 21 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Fox Creek runs 7 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Balsam Branch is a 15 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, North Branch Beaver Brook is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Beaver Brook River runs 11 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Bull Brook River runs 13 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Indian Creek runs 12 km through Polk and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — South Branch Beaver Brook is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Nepadoggen Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, Logging Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, Somers Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Black Brook River (11 km) flows through St. Croix and Polk Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Harder Creek (10 km) flows through Polk County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, Staples Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Knapp Creek runs 7 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Osceola Creek runs 7 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Lawrence Creek runs 5 km through Polk County, Wisconsin: A Driftless Area spring creek in southwest Wisconsin (Timber Coulee, Black Earth Creek, the Kickapoo tributaries) — cold, clear, spring-fed limestone water with wild brown and Brook Trout, restored through decades of habitat work. Classic technical dry-fly and nymph fishing in rolling, unglaciated coulee country.
Across its mapped waters, Polk County holds 21 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch and Muskellunge.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Wisconsin map Join PiscaMapsOne Wisconsin DNR fishing licence covers every public water in the state, inland trout streams and the Great Lakes included — the resident annual is about $20, the non-resident annual about $65, with non-resident 1-day, 4-day and 15-day licences sold. Wisconsin residents 65 and older can buy a low-cost licence, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at GoWild.wi.gov.