Buckskin Lake (Oneida County)
Buckskin Lake is a 642-acre spring lake on the Oneida and Vilas County line with a maximum depth of 22 feet and mostly sand and gravel bottom. WDNR lists panfish, northern pike and walleye as common, with musky and largemouth bass present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Buckskin Lake public accessPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (no 20-24 in; 1 over 24 in) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Kurt's Island Sport ShopNearby824 US Highway 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 356-4797Directions ↗
- Lets Go Fishin NowNearby7397 Forest Dr, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 358-5053Directions ↗
- Arbor Vitae CampgroundNearby10545 Big Arbor Vitae Drive, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568(715) 356-5146Directions ↗
Local tips
- Sand and gravel lake: fish weed edges for pike and gravel points for walleye
- Panfish are common, so small jigs near cover are a good starting point
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.