Loretta Lake
Loretta Lake is a shallow 126 acre lake in Sawyer County near Winter and the Flambeau River State Forest. It holds muskie, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Listed as panfish; reviewers call panfish abundant
Muskellunge
One reviewer rated muskie fishing below average
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Loretta Lake AccessRampTown of Draper, off Blaisdell Lake Road. Single gravel ramp, 1 to 5 trailer spaces, no restrooms.Directions ↗
- Loretta Lake Access (Heath Rd)Ramp7405 Heath Rd, Loretta. Boat ramp listed by WDNR.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 4Loretta Lake Boat LaunchPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Loretta 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.
- Jenk's Bait and TackleNearbyCounty Highway B, east of Hayward, WI715-462-3055Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is only 12 feet deep, so weeds and sand flats hold most fish.
- The ramp is shallow gravel, so small boats work best.
- It is a quiet lake. Weekday trips are easiest.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.