Lake Millicent
Lake Millicent is part of the Pike Chain of Lakes in Bayfield County, near Iron River and Brule. It is a deep, rocky lake known for muskie, bass, walleye and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Buskey Bay AccessRampConcrete plank ramp, 1-5 trailer stalls. No turnaround, so trailers back about 320 feet from Shady Lane.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Buskey Bay AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Millicent are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Millicent ↗Local tips
- Expect a long, tight backing run at the Buskey Bay ramp. Go slow.
- Fish rock and sand areas, since the bottom is 60 percent rock and 40 percent sand.
- Eurasian water-milfoil is present. Clean and drain the boat before leaving.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.