Wisconsin lake

Center Lake

Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Center Lake is a 126 acre lake in Kenosha County near Salem Lakes and Paddock Lake. It holds largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish.

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Surface area126 acres

Max depth28 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsSlow no wake rules are posted at the launch. Check 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.

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Bluegill●●●○○

Listed as panfish

Boat launches

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

Center Lake Boat RampRamp
Town of Salem. One gravel to metal grate lane, 1 to 5 trailer spaces, portable restroom.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Center Lake Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Center 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 bottom is mostly muck, so look for the sand and gravel patches.
Weeds are thick in summer with curly-leaf pondweed and milfoil. Use weedless baits.
Parking is limited to a few trailers, so go early.

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