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Hilbert Lake

Forest & Marinette Counties, Wisconsin

Hilbert Lake is a seepage lake on the Marinette and Forest county line in northeast Wisconsin. It is known for bluegill, walleye and largemouth bass.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area278 acres
Max depth38 ft
Shoreline4.6 mi
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Most common fish in the 2021 survey

Walleye●●●○○

Adults at about 1 per acre, stocked

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Catch rates nearly doubled since 2013

Northern Pike●●○○○

Good recruitment

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Smallmouth Bass●○○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

  • East access (Goodman Park)Ramp
    Paved, ADA accessible ramp with beach and shore fishingDirections ↗
  • West accessRamp
    Public landing on the Forest County sideDirections ↗
  • 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 Hilbert 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

  • Goodman Park has good shore fishing if you have no boat.
  • Sand makes up 60 percent of the bottom, so look for weed edges and rock for bass.
  • Walleye must be 18 inches to keep.

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