Leader Lake
Leader Lake is a 171 acre lake in the Town of Wascott in Douglas County. It sits in the Leader Lake Fishery Area with undeveloped shoreline.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Leader Lake AccessPublicDNR carry-in access with a boarding dock and ADA parking, 6 to 10 vehicle stalls. No trailers. DNR, 715-634-9658 ext 3520.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Leader Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Leader Lake 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 Leader Lake ↗Local tips
- Carry-in only, so bring a canoe, kayak or small jon boat.
- The shoreline is undeveloped, so expect a quiet lake.
- Panfish are also present in the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.