Emily Lake (Florence County)

Florence County, Wisconsin

Emily Lake is a deep, clear headwater drainage lake in the Town of Commonwealth, Florence County. It is known for largemouth bass, walleye and northern pike, with a county park on the east shore.

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Surface area183 acres

Max depth43 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

2012 survey found about 3 adult bass per acre, most 12 to 14 inches

Walleye●●●○○

2012 survey found about 0.9 adults per acre, largest 27.5 inches

Northern Pike●●●○○

Mostly smaller fish, largest in survey was 33.5 inches

Bluegill●●●○○

Good size structure in 2012 survey

Crappie●●○○○

Moderate sizes in 2012 survey

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Boat launches

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

Emily Lake AccessRamp
Paved single-lane ramp with dock, 6-10 trailer stalls, off Emily Park Lane. Florence County Forest and Parks. Daily fee or annual pass (2016 rates $3 and $25).Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Emily Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Emily Lake (Florence 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.

Cast Away! Bait ShopNearby
628 Central Avenue, Florence, WI 54121715-528-6004 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Target bass along weed edges in the clear water. Most fish run 12 to 14 inches.
Walleye fish best at dusk over the deeper areas down to 43 feet.
Bring cash or a pass for the county park launch fee.

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