Jag Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Jag Lake is a clear 162 acre lake near Boulder Junction in Vilas County. It is known for bass and panfish.

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Surface area162 acres

Max depth14 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

Jag Lake Ramp (Town of Boulder Junction)Ramp
Concrete plank to metal grate ramp, dock, 6-10 trailer stalls, no restroomsDirections ↗
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 Jag 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Bill Sherer's We Tie It Fly ShopNearby
5570 County Rd M, Boulder Junction, WI 54512(715) 385-0171 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The water is very clear, so go with light line and natural colors.
The lake has a mercury fish consumption advisory, so check DNR advice before keeping fish.
Max depth is 14 feet, so fish structure and weed edges, not deep holes.

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