Keyes Lake
Keyes Lake is a clear, deep lake in Florence County with a county park on the east shore. It is known for smallmouth bass and a two-story fishery that also holds trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Reports of bass over 20 inches
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Keyes Lake County Park landingRampFlorence County park on the east shore with parking, beach and picnic area. $3 fee for motorized boats, or a $25 yearly sticker. Docks go in each spring and come out after Oct 1.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 Keyes 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.
- Cast Away Bait ShopNearby628 Central Ave, Florence, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- The lake is very deep and clear. Fish deeper water and use light line.
- Smallmouth hold near rock and drop-offs. Work them with tube jigs or drop shot rigs.
- Pay the landing fee at the park. Envelopes are on site.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.