Arbutus Lake (Forest County)
Arbutus Lake is a 163 acre lake in Forest County in the Town of Nashville, off Highway DD. It is known for largemouth bass, panfish and some walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as abundant by the WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish are listed as abundant
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Present, but anglers report few catches in recent years
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Arbutus Lake Access (WDNR)RampSingle gravel lane, no dock or restrooms, and no parking at the ramp. Short turnaround.Directions ↗
- 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 Arbutus Lake (Forest County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Fish the bass and panfish along weed lines. The lake is up to 28 feet deep but averages about 12.
- Parking is very limited at the ramp, so plan how you will park a trailer.
- Do not count on walleye. Spend most of the day on bass and panfish.
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