Gordon Lake
Gordon Lake is a stained-water lake in Ashland County in the Town of Gordon, near Glidden. It is known for panfish and northern pike, with few walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Low numbers but healthy sizes in the 2022 survey
Crappie
Average about 8 inches in 2022
Bluegill
Plentiful but mostly small
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Very few, about 0.5 per acre
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gordon Lake Access (Town of Gordon)RampOne gravel lane, 1 to 5 trailer spots. Trailer parking is at the Town Hall. No dock or restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Gordon Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gordon 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 Gordon Lake ↗Local tips
- Expect lots of small bluegill. Use small jigs and bait for crappie and bluegill.
- Pike are the best bet for bigger fish. Fish weed edges.
- Trailer parking is at the Town Hall, so plan your launch and parking.
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