Jute Lake
Jute Lake is a clear 190 acre lake in Vilas County near Land O' Lakes and Boulder Junction. It is known for smallmouth bass, with muskie and panfish also present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
A 2026 DNR survey caught smallmouth at very high rates, mostly 10 to 16 inches
Muskellunge
Survey fish ran 28 to 49 inches
Largemouth Bass
Few found in the survey
Yellow Perch
Mostly small, around 6 inches
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Jute Lake AccessRampSingle concrete plank launch with sand end. 1 to 5 trailer stalls, no dock or restrooms. Run by the DNR.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Jute Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Jute Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Northern Highland SportsNearby10369 Main Street, Boulder Junction, WI 54512715-385-2134Directions ↗
- Tackle Box Sport & Gift ShopNearby4267 County Rd B, Land O'Lakes, WI 54540715-547-3434Directions ↗
Local tips
- Work rock and gravel edges for smallmouth, the bottom is mostly sand with some rock.
- Parking is tight with only a few trailer stalls, so go early on summer weekends.
- Muskie are here but not plentiful, so use smaller bucktails and be ready to go to 40 inches to keep one.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.