Gunlock Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Gunlock Lake is a 264 acre lake in Vilas County in the northwoods. It is known for panfish, muskie and largemouth bass.

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Surface area264 acres

Max depth26 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish are abundant per DNR

Muskellunge●●●○○

Common per DNR

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingRamp
DNR lists one public boat landing. Check posted local ordinances there.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gunlock Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Panfish are abundant, a good choice for a family trip.
Muskie are common, so use heavy gear for big pike and muskie.
Check the DNR regulation lookup before keeping fish.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.