Impoundment (Wisconsin River)

Lake Mohawksin

Lincoln, Wisconsin

Lake Mohawksin is a 1,515-acre Wisconsin River reservoir created by the Tomahawk Dam, about a mile south of Tomahawk in Lincoln County; maximum depth is 25 feet. WDNR lists northern pike and walleye as common.

Air temp in Tomahawk, WI Not available right now.

Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Lake Mohawksin (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,515 acres

Max depth25 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed by WDNR

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed by WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Bradley Park Boat RampPublic
Off Bradley Park Rd; launch pass requiredDirections ↗
2SARA Park Boat RampPublic
Off W Somo Ave; launch pass requiredDirections ↗
3Deer Park Road landingPublic
East off North 4th St; launch pass requiredDirections ↗
4Bay Mill Road landingPublic
South off W Leather Ave / Bridge St; launch pass requiredDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See 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 Walleye, sauger and hybrids; 20 in to 24 in may not be kept; max 1 over 24 in; open all year	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open all year	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike Open all year	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

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Chuck's Sport ShopNearby
630 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487(715) 453-3101 Directions ↗
LT Bait & TackleNearby
7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539(715) 277-2616 Directions ↗
Jokin Joe's Bait & TackleNearby
1000 W Main St, Merrill, WI 54452(715) 536-2150 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Lake Mohawksin ↗

Local tips

Low clarity: use contrast-color or noisy baits
A boat launch pass is required ($2/day at landing drop boxes)
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.