Crane Lake (Forest County)

Forest County, Wisconsin

Crane Lake is a 355 acre lake in Forest County. It is a panfish and bass lake with some northern pike.

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Surface area355 acres

Max depth25 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●○○○

Present in low numbers

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
One public boat landing listed by the WDNR. Check the sign for local rules.Directions ↗
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 Crane Lake (Forest County) 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

Panfish are easy to find near weeds.
Water clarity is low, so use bright or noisy baits.
Check the landing sign for local rules.

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