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Caroline Lake

Iron County, Wisconsin

Caroline Lake is a shallow lake near Mellen in the Bad River headwaters area of northern Wisconsin. It holds panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

N0.25 mi
Air temp in Mellen, WI Loading current temperature…
Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.
Surface area122 acres
Max depth8 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Caroline Lake AccessRamp
    DNR gravel ramp, one lane, 1-5 trailer stalls, no other facilities, Town of MorseDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Caroline Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake is shallow, so fish around weeds and cover.
  • Bring everything you need. The landing has no facilities.
  • Check winter conditions before ice fishing in a shallow lake.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.