Natural lake

Decorah Lake

Juneau County, Wisconsin

Decorah Lake is a 314 acre lake in Juneau County in central Wisconsin. It is shallow and known for panfish, bass and northern pike.

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Surface area314 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

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.

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
One public landing listed by the WDNR.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 Decorah 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 only 15 feet deep, so fish the weed edges.
Check posted signs at the landing for local boating rules.
Panfish are listed as common, so a small jig and bobber works well.

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