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Lily Lake (Forest County)

Forest County, Wisconsin

Lily Lake is a clear hard water drainage lake near Nashville in Forest County. It holds walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area217 acres
Max depth25 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lily Lake AccessRamp
    Single paved lane off Lily Lake Lane, 1 to 5 rigs, boarding dock, no restrooms.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 Lily Lake (Forest County) 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Parking is small, so arrive early.
  • The water is clear, so use natural colors.
  • Try both bass species along rocky and weedy shoreline.

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