Ellwood Lake
Ellwood Lake is a clear, deep seepage lake in the Town of Florence, Florence County. It has about 70 homes on the shore and is fished for bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Ellwood Lake Access (Town of Florence)RampConcrete ramp and dock off W. Lake Ellwood Road. Room for 1 to 5 trucks with trailers. No restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Ellwood Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Ellwood 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.
- Cast Away! Bait ShopNearby628 Central Avenue, Florence, WI 54121715-528-6004Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is clear and reaches 25 feet, so fish deeper water on bright days.
- The ramp has little parking. Arrive early on weekends.
- Fish weed edges near the shore for bass and bluegill.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.