Fisher Lake
Fisher Lake is a stained 441 acre lake near Mercer in Iron County, part of the Turtle River chain. It is known for muskie, walleye, northern pike and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Common, but 2023 DNR survey found low numbers
Muskellunge
Low density with fish up to 43 inches in the 2023 survey
Northern Pike
Moderate numbers
Largemouth Bass
Moderate numbers
Yellow Perch
Many small fish
Bluegill
Many small fish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fisher Lake public boat landingRampOne public landing on the lakeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fisher 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.
- Turtle River Trading CoNearby5227 N US Highway 51, Mercer, WI 54547(715) 476-0123Directions ↗
- Flambeau Flowage SportsNearby5228 N US Highway 51, Mercer, WI 54547(715) 476-2526Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish weed edges for pike and bass in the stained water.
- Perch and bluegill are plentiful but small.
- The lake connects to nearby Cedar and Catherine lakes in the chain.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.