Lake Tomahawk
Lake Tomahawk is a 3,462-acre clear natural lake in Oneida County with a maximum depth of 84 feet. WDNR lists musky, walleye, smallmouth bass and panfish as common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Tomahawk public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- County park landingPublicBoat launch, fishing pier and beach per Lake-LinkDirections ↗
- 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; fish 22-28 in may not be kept | 18 in (1 fish) | 1 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
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.
- Rollie & Helen's Musky ShopNearby7542 US Highway 51 S, Minocqua, WI 54548715-356-6011Directions ↗
Local tips
- Work weed edges and points for musky in clear water
- Use longer leaders and natural colors given the clarity
- Check WDNR for the current musky length limit before keeping a fish
View on interactive map
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.