Audie Lake
Audie Lake is a deep, soft water lake in Rusk County near Weyerhaeuser, surrounded by county forest with no private homes. It has floating bogs, stumps and a large heron rookery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Recovering after a suspected 2020-21 winterkill; most fish were small in 2023.
Crappie
Survey fish were small in 2023.
Northern Pike
Few caught in the 2023 survey, up to about 27 inches.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Audie Lake Boat LaunchRampOne concrete panel ramp lane with a boarding dock, vault restrooms, picnic area and a campground. Run by Rusk County.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Audie Lake Boat LaunchPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Audie Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Flambeau River OutfittersNearby304 Miner Ave E, Ladysmith, WI 54848715-532-0485Directions ↗
Local tips
- Watch for stumps and snags in the shallow areas when running a motor.
- A winterkill hit the lake around 2020-21, so expect small panfish and slow recovery.
- The ramp is at the campground on Perch Lake Road.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.