Katherine Lake
Katherine Lake is a 524-acre lake in Oneida County near Minocqua and Woodruff, with a maximum depth of 30 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye as common, and musky and panfish as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present by WDNR
Crappie
Panfish listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Katherine Lake public boat landingPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- 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 22-28 in may not be kept; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
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.
- Kurt's Island Sport ShopNearby824 US Highway 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 356-4797Directions ↗
- Lets Go Fishin NowNearby7397 Forest Dr, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 358-5053Directions ↗
- Captain HooksNearby7251 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539(715) 277-2405Directions ↗
Local tips
- Rock and sand points hold smallmouth and walleye
- Cast weed edges for largemouth
- 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.