Franklin Lake (Oneida County)
Franklin Lake is a clear 159 acre lake in Oneida County near Minocqua and Lac du Flambeau. It holds muskellunge, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public access without parkingPublicDNR lists public access with no parking. A fishing map site lists no boat launch.Directions ↗
- 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 Franklin Lake (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Franklin Lake (Oneida County) ↗Local tips
- Plan a walk-in or carry-in trip, since there is no parking listed.
- The lake is very clear, so use light line.
- The lake has a mercury advisory, so check DNR consumption advice.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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