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Flambeau Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Flambeau Lake is a deep lake in Vilas County at Lac du Flambeau in the Northwoods. It is known for muskie, walleye and bass.

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Surface area1,166 acres
Max depth78 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Walleye●●●●○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present but not common.

Boat launches

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

  • Lac du Flambeau Campground and Marina landingRamp
    One public landing at the tribal campground. Paved ramp and carry-in.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 Flambeau 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

  • Lac du Flambeau Campground and Marina/Tacklebox TavernNearby
    2549 State Hwy 47, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538715-588-4211Directions ↗
  • Bill & Linda's Bait & TackleNearby
    14267 Hwy 70 W, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538Directions ↗
Search more bait shops near Flambeau Lake ↗

Local tips

  • The lake is on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. Check current tribal fishing rules before you go.
  • Mean depth is about 28 feet and the max is 78. Fish weed edges and deep structure.
  • The campground and marina has a bait shop right at the landing.

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