Long Lake (Vilas County)
Long Lake is near Phelps in Vilas County. It is known for stocked walleye and a developing muskie population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
About 1.6 adults per acre in 2022, mostly over 15 inches
Yellow Perch
Very common, averaging 7 inches
Muskellunge
Small but growing population
Northern Pike
Average about 18 inches
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Long Lake RampRampNorth end of the lake at the end of Boat Landing Road off Hwy 17, Town of Phelps. Single paved lane with a dock, 6 to 10 trailer stalls. Town of Phelps 715-545-2270.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 Long Lake (Vilas County) 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 Long Lake (Vilas County) ↗Local tips
- Walleye need stocking here, so slot size matters. Check the 18 inch minimum.
- Perch are plentiful and make good eating.
- Muskie must be 50 inches to keep.
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