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Armour Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Armour Lake is a 328 acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, near Boulder Junction. It is known for muskie, bass and walleye.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area328 acres
Max depth56 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Anglers report big fish

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

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.

Walleye●●○○○

Anglers report small fish

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat landingPublic
    Landing details not confirmed. Check the WDNR lake page.Directions ↗
  • 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 Armour 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.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Armour Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Max depth is 56 feet, with rock and gravel bottom on much of the lake.
  • Fish rock and gravel for smallmouth.
  • 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.