Des Moines Lake
Des Moines Lake is a 215 acre deep seepage lake in Burnett County near Danbury. It has clear, high quality water and a public boat ramp.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
- Des Moines Lake AccessRampPublic boat ramp at 29997 Arbutus Dr, Danbury.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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines Lake ↗Local tips
- Clear water means fish are often shy, so use light line.
- The lake has a decontamination station, so use it on the way out.
- Largemouth bass limit is 5 with no minimum length on the 2026-27 listing.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.