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Lake Nebagamon

Douglas County, Wisconsin

Lake Nebagamon is a clear lake in Douglas County in northwest Wisconsin, next to the village of Lake Nebagamon. It is known for smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye.

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Surface area986 acres
Max depth56 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●●

DNR rates smallmouth as abundant with good sizes.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●●○○

Natural reproduction has improved.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●○○○○

Low density.

Bluegill●○○○○

Low density.

Boat launches

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

  • Village of Lake Nebagamon public landingRamp
    The one public landing, on the north end of the lake.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Nebagamon are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

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.

Search more bait shops near Lake Nebagamon ↗

Local tips

  • Walleye must be 18 inches or longer here. Measure before keeping one.
  • The lake is 56 feet deep with an average near 20 feet. Fish smallmouth on rocky points.
  • There is only one landing. Arrive early on summer weekends.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.