Irving Lake
Irving Lake is a 419 acre shallow lake in Vilas County near Sayner and Boulder Junction. It is known for musky, panfish, largemouth bass and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Anglers call it a long-time musky stand-by.
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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Shared landing with Ballard LakePublicCamp Two Road where it crosses the Ballard-Irving Thoroughfare.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 Irving Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Irving Lake ↗Local tips
- Maximum depth is only 8 feet. Use shallow running lures and watch for stumps.
- The bottom is soft muck and sand, with weedy cover for bass and musky.
- Wild rice beds are monitored on this lake. Keep boat wakes down around them.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.