Lake Tahkodah
Lake Tahkodah is a small, soft water lake near Cable in Bayfield County. It is known for northern pike, walleye, bass and panfish, but DNR lists a mercury fish consumption concern.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed by Lake-Link
Bluegill
Panfish are present
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tahkodah Lake Access (Town of Cable)RampOne concrete plank ramp, boarding dock, portable toilet, 1 to 5 trailer spots. No power loading.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Tahkodah Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Tahkodah 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.
- Cable Triple GNearby14907 Resort Rd, Cable, WI 54821(715) 798-3444Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is shallow, 18 feet at most, so fish weed edges and drop-offs with bass and pike baits.
- Park small. The ramp lot holds only about 1 to 5 rigs, so come early on weekends.
- Check the DNR mercury advisory before keeping any fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.