Friess Lake
Friess Lake is a deep lake in the Village of Richfield in Washington County. It is known for panfish, especially crappie, and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Anglers report good catches
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Little Friess Lake launchRampDNR boat launch on adjacent Little Friess Lake, connected to Friess Lake by a channelDirections ↗
- 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 Friess Lake 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 Friess Lake ↗Local tips
- Launch on Little Friess Lake and go through the channel.
- Look for crappie around cover.
- Zebra mussels are present, so clean and drain your boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.