Grassy Lake
Grassy Lake is on the Elk River in the Town of Elk, Price County, near Phillips. It is a shallow, soft-water impoundment with one public access on the southeast side.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed in the 1983 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Listed in the 1983 DNR survey
Walleye
Listed in the 1983 DNR survey
Muskellunge
Listed in the 1983 DNR survey
Crappie
Black crappie, 1983 survey
Bluegill
Listed in the 1983 DNR survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Grassy Lake AccessRampTown of Elk, end of N. Grassy Lake Road. One gravel lane, ramp deeper than 3 feet, 1-5 trailer stalls, no dock or restrooms. Town of Elk 715-332-5642.Directions ↗
- 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 Grassy 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.
- Elk River Custom Rods & Live BaitNearby1424 N Lake Ave, Phillips, WI 54555715-339-4209Directions ↗
- Ross's Sport Shop and Fishing Guide ServiceNearby286 N Lake Ave, Phillips, WI 54555715-339-3625Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is shallow, about 7 feet at the deepest in the 1983 survey, so fish weedy edges and the old river channel.
- Parking is limited to a few trailer stalls, so arrive early on weekends.
- The 1983 survey also found smallmouth bass and yellow perch, so expect a mixed catch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.