Drainage lake

English Lake

Ashland County, Wisconsin

English Lake is a stained-water drainage lake in Ashland County. It has bass, northern pike, panfish and a low-density walleye population.

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Surface area232 acres

Max depth40 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Quality size structure

Northern Pike●●●○○

Balanced population with quality fish

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Mostly small fish

Walleye●●○○○

Low density but quality sizes

Muskellunge●○○○○

Very low density

Boat launches

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

English Lake accessPublic
Public access listed by the WDNR boat landing map. Check the site for ramp details.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 English 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Largemouth bass are the best bet here.
Stained water, so use bright or dark baits with vibration.
Walleye are few. Treat any walleye as a bonus.

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