Circle Lily Lake
Circle Lily Lake lies on the Iron and Vilas county line near Manitowish Waters. The DNR manages it as a walleye and muskellunge lake, with common largemouth bass and good panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Common
Bluegill
Excellent panfish fishery per DNR
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Circle Lily Lake RampRampSingle gravel lane, launch depth under 3 feet, parking for 1 to 5 rigs, no overnight camping.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Circle Lily Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Circle Lily Lake ↗Local tips
- The ramp is shallow, so use a smaller boat.
- Target walleye and muskie on the deeper water, up to 35 feet.
- Panfish are strong, so bring light tackle.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.