Fish Lake (Waushara County)

Waushara County, Wisconsin

Fish Lake is a deep, clear lake near Hancock in Waushara County. It is known for bluegill, bass, northern pike and walleye.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Fish Lake (Waushara County) (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area153 acres

Max depth42 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsNo wake 4 pm to 10 am (posted at Hancock ramp)

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Anglers call it one of the better bluegill lakes around

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Good after dark with topwater lures or spinnerbaits

Walleye●●●○○

Best at dark. Many small fish before a keeper

Northern Pike●●●○○

Best in fall. Mostly small fish

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie are present

Boat launches

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

Fish Lake Boat Ramp (Village of Hancock)Ramp
One concrete lane with a dock. Parking for 1 to 5 rigs. No wake 4 pm to 10 am. Village of Hancock 715-249-5521.Directions ↗
7th Drive Boat Launch (Town of Deerfield)Ramp
One gravel lane, shallow at the end. Parking for 1 to 5 rigs. No dock or restrooms. Town of Deerfield 715-249-5659.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
4Fish Lake Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
57th Drive Boat LaunchPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fish Lake (Waushara 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

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Local tips

Fish walleye at dusk and after dark. Expect to sort through small fish.
Throw a topwater lure or spinnerbait for bass after dark.
The lake drops to 42 feet, so look for bluegill and perch on the weed edges and break lines.

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