Lake Ripley (Jefferson County)
Lake Ripley is a 420 acre lake near Cambridge in western Jefferson County. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Catch rates were high compared to similar lakes in the 2023 survey.
Bluegill
Abundant and increasing.
Northern Pike
Average length rose to about 24 inches.
Walleye
About 1.6 adults per acre. Stocking ended after 2021.
Crappie
Below average numbers.
Yellow Perch
Below average numbers.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Island Lane public boat launchRampSouth shore. Public swimming beach at Ripley Park.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 Ripley (Jefferson County) 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 Ripley (Jefferson County) ↗Local tips
- Northern pike are larger than average. Fish weed edges in spring and fall.
- Bluegill are the easiest bite. Work shallow weeds in early summer.
- Walleye are no longer stocked, so expect fewer than in past years.
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