Lac du Flambeau Chain of Lakes
The Flambeau Chain is a group of about 10 interconnected lakes around Lac du Flambeau, most within the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, where special regulations may apply. Flambeau Lake, the best-known, covers about 1,170 acres with a maximum depth of 78 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Well-known musky water; Flambeau Lake has good numbers
Walleye
Present in Flambeau Lake
Northern Pike
Present in Flambeau Lake
Largemouth Bass
Present in Flambeau Lake
Smallmouth Bass
Present in Flambeau Lake
Bluegill
Panfish present
Crappie
Panfish present
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lac du Flambeau Campground and MarinaPublicFee-based launch off Hwy 47 into the chainDirections ↗
- Flambeau Lake public rampPublicNortheast shore, via Hwy 47Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lac du Flambeau Chain of Lakes 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.
- Lac du Flambeau Campground and Marina / Tacklebox TavernNearby2549 WI-HWY 47, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538715-588-4211Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fall: weed edges on south and west shores before turnover
- Bucktails, jerkbaits and crankbaits are common choices
- Confirm reservation-specific rules before fishing
- Part of this chain is on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation; check tribal rules and permits before fishing there.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.