Natural lake

Elbow Lake

Polk County, Wisconsin

Elbow Lake is a shallow lake on the Polk and Burnett county line near Siren and Frederic. It is known for largemouth bass and panfish.

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Surface area234 acres

Max depth8 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Winterkill has been reported, so numbers can vary

Boat launches

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

Elbow Lake public boat landingRamp
One public boat landing.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 Elbow 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

Max depth is only about 8 feet, so fish weed edges and sand flats.
Winterkill has been reported here. Ask locally about recent conditions.
Clean and drain your boat. Narrow-leaf cattail is present.

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