Wisconsin
Lake
19 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Lake Osborn
Lake Osborn is a public lake in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
It is public water managed for fishing by the 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.
Lake Osborn covers about 19 acres in the Northwoods region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Eighteenmile Creek and Pre-emption Creek.
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Access & Rules at Lake Osborn
Fishing Licence for Lake Osborn
Anyone 16+ needs a Wisconsin DNR fishing licence — the resident annual is about $20, the non-resident annual about $65, and non-resident 1-day/4-day/15-day licences are sold. The resident and non-resident licences cover both inland trout streams and the Great Lakes; a separate Great Lakes salmon/trout stamp is NOT required (folded into the base licence for residents; a Great Lakes trout/salmon stamp applies only in a few specific circumstances non-residents should check). Wisconsin residents 65 and older can buy a low-cost licence; anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy from the DNR at GoWild.wi.gov. A Wisconsin fishing licence covers this water. Border waters (the St. Croix, Menominee, Mississippi) are fished on a Wisconsin or the neighbouring state's licence within the reciprocal boundary-water zone.
Trout, Great Lakes & border waters
One Wisconsin fishing licence covers inland trout streams and the Great Lakes for residents; non-residents should confirm whether a Great Lakes trout/salmon stamp applies to their situation
Trout streams are classified Early / General / Catch-and-Release, each with its own season, gear and creel rules; the winter Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season has its own licence
Border waters (the St. Croix, Menominee, Mississippi, Montreal) are fished on a Wisconsin or the neighbouring state's licence within the reciprocal boundary-water zone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Lake Osborn?+
Lake Osborn is managed for fishing by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; check the WI DNR lake-survey / fishing-report page for this water.
Is Lake Osborn public?+
Yes. Lake Osborn is public water managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Lake Osborn?+
Anyone 16+ needs a Wisconsin DNR fishing licence — the resident annual is about $20, the non-resident annual about $65, and non-resident 1-day/4-day/15-day licences are sold. The resident and non-resident licences cover both inland trout streams and the Great Lakes; a separate Great Lakes salmon/trout stamp is NOT required (folded into the base licence for residents; a Great Lakes trout/salmon stamp applies only in a few specific circumstances non-residents should check). Wisconsin residents 65 and older can buy a low-cost licence; anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy from the DNR at GoWild.wi.gov. A Wisconsin fishing licence covers this water. Border waters (the St. Croix, Menominee, Mississippi) are fished on a Wisconsin or the neighbouring state's licence within the reciprocal boundary-water zone.
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