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Legend Lake

Menominee County, Wisconsin

Legend Lake is a chain of connected basins on the Menominee Reservation in Menominee County, near Keshena. It is known for largemouth bass and northern pike.

N1 mi
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Surface area1,304 acres
Max depth70 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

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.

  • Public boat landings (5 listed in DNR survey)Ramp
    Also walk-in access points. Beach clubs are for property owners.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Legend Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Legend Lake ↗

Local tips

  • This is tribal land. Check Menominee Tribe fishing rules and licensing before you fish.
  • Under tribal rules for non-members, bass must be 14 inches and walleye 15 inches. Confirm current rules first.
  • The lake is made of several basins. Move between basins if one is slow.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.