Bolger Lake
Bolger Lake is a clear, low-alkalinity lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Tomahawk River watershed. It holds walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and a low-density muskie population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked; about 2.5 per acre in the 2025 survey
Largemouth Bass
Numbers have risen since 2003
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Muskellunge
Low density, stocking dependent
Bluegill
Plentiful but small
Yellow Perch
Plentiful but small
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bolger Lake public rampRampNortheast shore off Bolger Lake RoadDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Bolger Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bolger Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Bolger Lake ↗Local tips
- Panfish are plentiful but small, so expect many to be under keeper size.
- The lake is shared with tribal anglers, so expect other boats and check local rules.
- Smallmouth and largemouth numbers are similar, so work both rocky and weedy edges.
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