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Loveless Lake

Polk County, Wisconsin

Loveless Lake is a shallow lake in the Town of Balsam Lake in Polk County. It is known for largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike, and DNR lists summer algae blooms.

3N0.5 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area132 acres
Max depth20 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Northern Pike●●●○○

2017 survey fish ran 19 to 37 inches

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • Loveless Lake Access (Town of Balsam Lake)Ramp
    One gravel lane with a boarding dock, 6 to 10 trailer spots, portable toilet.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Loveless Lake AccessPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Loveless 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

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Local tips

  • The lake is shallow, 20 feet at most, so fish weed edges for bass and pike.
  • Summer algae blooms can cloud the water. Try early mornings or fall.
  • Parking is limited to about 6 to 10 rigs, so arrive early on weekends.

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