Gilbert Lake
Gilbert Lake is a clear, deep lake in the Town of Springwater in Waushara County. It is known for a mix of trout, bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Listed by DNR as present
Brown Trout
Listed by DNR as present
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gilbert Lake Boat RampRampOne concrete plank lane, 1 to 5 trailer spots, Town of SpringwaterDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Gilbert Lake Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gilbert 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 Gilbert Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to 65 feet, so trout hold deep in summer.
- Fish shallow weed edges for bass and bluegill.
- Parking is tight, so arrive early on weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.