Deer Lake (Lincoln County)

Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Deer Lake is a clear, deep lake in the Town of Bradley in Lincoln County, near Tomahawk. It is known for northern pike and a mix of walleye, bass and panfish.

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Surface area150 acres

Max depth62 ft

Shoreline3 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

DNR survey estimated about 3.8 adults per acre, largest 34 inches

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

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

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Few adults caught in the 2023 survey

Walleye●●○○○

Low density, about 0.1 adults per acre in 2023

Crappie●●○○○

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

Boat launches

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

Deer Lake Access (Town of Bradley)Ramp
DNR concrete motorboat ramp listed by boatrampguide.comDirections ↗
Deer/Bridge Lake AccessRamp
Single gravel lane, 1-5 trailer stalls, managed by Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co. Carry-in only at low water.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
4Deer/Bridge Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Deer Lake (Lincoln 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

J&J SportsNearby
7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539715-277-2616 Directions ↗
Aquatic Arts Fishing Pro ShopNearby
601 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487715-453-5397 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Deer Lake (Lincoln County) ↗

Local tips

Fish the deep, clear water with care. Maximum depth is about 62 feet and the bottom is mostly sand.
Pike are the most common game fish, so use a steel leader.
Eurasian water milfoil is present. Clean and drain your boat before you leave.

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