Atkins Lake (Bayfield County)
Atkins Lake is a clear, deep 170 acre lake in the Town of Grand View in Bayfield County. It has smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Atkins Lake AccessRampSingle concrete lane with a boarding dock, vault toilet and drinking water. Daily fee $4, annual pass $25. Bayfield County Forestry and Parks 715-373-6114.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Atkins Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Atkins Lake (Bayfield County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- The lake is very clear, so use natural colors and light line.
- The lake drops quickly to deep water, so fish the edges for bass.
- Yellow iris is in the lake. Clean your gear before you leave.
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