Kangaroo Lake
Kangaroo Lake is the largest inland lake in Door County, about 1,156 acres with a maximum depth near 12 feet and a marl bottom, roughly half a mile from Lake Michigan. WDNR lists panfish, smallmouth bass and walleye as common, with largemouth bass and northern pike present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Town of Baileys Harbor public landingPublicMid-east side of lake off Highway 57; ramp, pier and parking. Slow-no-wake within 100 ft of shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 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 | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Howie's TackleNearbySturgeon Bay, WI(920) 746-9916Directions ↗
- J's 24 hr Bait and IceNearbySturgeon Bay, WI(920) 823-2400Directions ↗
- Stevenson Pier CitgoNearbySturgeon Bay, WI(920) 824-5222Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very shallow: use light draft boats and watch for weeds
- Smallmouth hold on marl and rock flats
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.