Gilas Lake
Gilas Lake is a deep, clear lake in the Town of Beaver in Marinette County. It is the deepest lake in the county, and the 2022 DNR survey found mostly bluegill and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in 2022 survey, averaging 6.3 inches
Largemouth Bass
Largest in survey was 18.9 inches
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie listed
Northern Pike
Scarce because there is little weedy habitat
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gilas Lake AccessRampSingle gravel ramp, 1 to 5 truck and trailer spots, no toilet. Slow no-wake from 4 PM to 10 AM.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Gilas Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gilas 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 Gilas Lake ↗Local tips
- Zebra mussels were found in 2020, so clean and drain your boat.
- The lake drops to 84 feet, but most fish are in the shallow weed edges.
- Parking is limited to a few rigs, so come early.
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