Ike Walton Lake
Ike Walton Lake is a 1,417-acre lake in Vilas County near Lac du Flambeau, with a maximum depth of 61 feet and an average depth of about 10 feet. It is fished for musky, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Ike Walton Lake public boat landingRampPublic boat landing; one ramp in a small bay on the western shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Includes sauger and hybrids; open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | Only 1 over 14 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 (and Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 combined with smallmouth) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 14 in, 5 / day | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | Closed |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Spiny waterflea is documented in the lake, so clean, drain and dry boats and gear.
- Bottom is mostly sand (80%) with some muck, rock and gravel.
- Smallmouth bass are catch and release only until June 19; check the DNR page for current seasons.
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