Anvil Lake
Anvil Lake is a 377 acre lake in Vilas County, about 6 miles from Eagle River in the Nicolet National Forest area. It is known for walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Common per WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Panfish present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landings (2 listed)RampPaved and unimproved ramps reportedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Anvil Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Eagle Sports CenterNearby702 Wall St, Eagle River, WI 54521715-479-8804Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish walleye along gravel and sand areas, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Depths reach 32 feet, so look for smallmouth near rocky breaks.
- Clean, drain and dry your boat. Eurasian water-milfoil is in the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.