Lake Laura
Lake Laura is a 628-acre seepage lake in Vilas County with a maximum depth of 43 feet and a mostly sand bottom. WDNR lists walleye and musky as common, with bass and panfish also present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Laura public accessPublicWDNR lists 2 public landingsDirections ↗
- 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 (22-28 in may not be kept) | 1 / 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.
- Ronda's Bait & TackleNearbyLand O' Lakes, WI(715) 547-6390Directions ↗
- Tackle BoxNearby4267 Hwy B, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540(715) 547-3434Directions ↗
- Up North Traders Bait, Tackle & Pellet StovesNearbyLand O' Lakes, WI(715) 542-2788Directions ↗
Local tips
- Deep sand-bottom lake: walleye typically hold on sand and gravel points and drop-offs
- Cast weed edges and shoreline cover for musky and bass
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.