Lake Nokomis
Lake Nokomis is a 2,274-acre lake in Lincoln and Oneida counties near Tomahawk, with a maximum depth of 33 feet and an average depth near 11 feet. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common, with musky and smallmouth bass present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Nokomis public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 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 | 15 in (no 20-24 in; 1 over 24 in) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / 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 ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
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.
- Willow Wood LodgeNearbyHazelhurst, WI715-453-4929Directions ↗
Local tips
- Mostly shallow (average about 11 ft): work weed edges and the deeper basins
- Sand and gravel areas hold walleye and bass
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.