Archibald Lake

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Archibald Lake is in Oconto County in northeast Wisconsin. It is a very clear, deep lake known for walleye.

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Surface area392 acres

Max depth50 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Muskellunge●○○○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Archibald Lake public landingRamp
One public boat landingDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Archibald Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

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Local tips

The water is very clear, so fish deeper or at low light.
Walleye are the main draw. Work breaks near deep water.
Check the sign at the landing for local rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.