Lake Placid
Lake Placid, listed by the DNR as Placid Lake (Bass), is near Hayward in Sawyer County. It holds muskellunge, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Crappie
Black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore public accessPublicPublic access on the west shore per the DNR lake record.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Placid are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Hayward Bait and Bottle ShoppeNearby15737 Davis Ave, Hayward, WI 54843715-634-2921Directions ↗
- Jenk's Bait & TackleNearby11050 W County Rd B, Hayward, WI 54843715-462-3055Directions ↗
Local tips
- Dredged channels link the lake to Burns Lake and Tiger Cat Flowage.
- Bogs line parts of the shore, so fish the open weed edges.
- Depths reach 30 feet, so try the deeper basin for walleye.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.