Cable Lake (Bayfield County)
Cable Lake is a 159 acre lake in Bayfield County near the town of Cable. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Reports of 8 to 10 inch fish
Yellow Perch
Reports of 10 to 13 inch fish
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cable Lake LandingRampTown of Cable ramp at the end of Cable Lake Landing Rd. One lane, concrete plank, parking for 1 to 5 rigs along Karow Trail. Portable toilet only.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Cable Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cable 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Cable Triple GNearby14907 Resort Rd, Cable, WI 54821(715) 798-3444Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish the deep water; the lake drops to 43 feet but averages about 10.
- Panfish bite well in late September near weeds.
- Parking is tight, so arrive early or use a small rig.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.