Deerskin Lake
Deerskin Lake is a 301 acre lake in Vilas County, about 3 miles from Eagle River. It is shallow, with an average depth near 6 feet, and holds muskie, bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
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
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingsRampTwo public launches listedDirections ↗
- 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 Deerskin Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Eagle Sports CenterNearby702 E Wall St, Eagle River, WI 54521(715) 479-8804Directions ↗
Local tips
- Max depth is about 18 feet, so fish weed and mixed bottom edges.
- Motor trolling allows up to 3 hooks, baits or lures per angler.
- Bass catch and release is open year round.
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