Friendship Lake
Friendship Lake is a 125 acre shallow reservoir just north of the town of Adams in Adams County. It is known for panfish, largemouth bass and weedy, clear water.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish are abundant and easy to catch
Largemouth Bass
Many are small
Crappie
Black crappie are present
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Friendship Beach public boat landingRampTwo concrete plank lanes, boarding dock, restrooms, room for 6 to 10 trailersDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Friendship Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Friendship 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.
- The Bighorn StoreNearby1903 Bighorn Dr, Arkdale, WI 54613608-564-3426Directions ↗
Local tips
- Expect heavy weeds in summer. Weedless lures and small jigs work well.
- Fish the deeper water near the 15 foot spots in the hottest weeks.
- Small baits near weed edges pick up panfish most days.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.