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Arrowhead Lake (Vilas County)

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Arrowhead Lake is a 96 acre lake in Vilas County. It is a walleye and panfish lake that also holds muskellunge and bass.

N0.25 mi
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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.
Surface area96 acres
Max depth43 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.

Muskellunge●●○○○

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

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

  • Arrowhead Lake public landingPublic
    DNR lists a public landing. Check on site for ramp details.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 Arrowhead Lake (Vilas County) 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

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Local tips

  • The lake is up to 43 feet deep, so look for walleye on the drop-offs.
  • Target bass and panfish near shoreline cover.
  • Expect cottage and resort traffic on summer weekends.

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