Brandy Lake
Brandy Lake is a deep, clear lake in the Town of Arbor Vitae in Vilas County, just off Highway 51. It is known for muskie, walleye and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Brandy Lake AccessRampSingle concrete plank ramp with dock, 6-10 trailer stalls, no restrooms, no overnight campingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Brandy Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Brandy 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.
- Dewey Catchem & HowNearby11085 Highway 70 East, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568715-358-5130Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is up to 44 feet deep, so check the sonar for walleye along drop-offs.
- Panfish grow slowly here, so keep only what you need.
- The ramp has a dock and decent parking, but no overnight camping is allowed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.