Little John Lake
Little John Lake is a small, shallow lake in the Town of Boulder Junction in Vilas County. It is known for muskie, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Panfish are reported as solid
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Little John Lake Ramp (WDNR)RampSingle concrete plank lane with a boarding dock. Room for 6 to 10 trailers. No restrooms or water.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Little John Lake 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.
- Northern Highland SportsNearby10369 Main Street, Boulder Junction, WI 54512715-385-2134Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is only about 19 feet deep, so work weed edges and sand and gravel flats.
- The ramp has room for only 6 to 10 rigs, so arrive early on summer weekends.
- Reviews say keeper-size panfish take some looking, so move until you find fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.