Halsey Lake
Halsey Lake is a 506-acre lake in Florence County with a maximum depth of 10 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass as common, and panfish, northern pike and walleye as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present by WDNR
Crappie
Panfish listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Halsey Lake public boat landingPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; fish 14-18 in cannot be kept; max 1 over 18 in | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; fish 14-18 in cannot be kept; max 1 over 18 in | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Trout See specific trout regulations | Varies | Varies |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Cast Away! Bait ShopNearby628 Central Ave, Florence, WI 54121(715) 528-6004Directions ↗
- Whisler OutdoorsNearby624 Central Ave, Florence, WIDirections ↗
- Valley Country Tackle and BaitNearbyAurora, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Shallow lake: fish weeds and cover for largemouth
- Work around any deeper pockets for walleye
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.