Lower Buckatabon Lake
Lower Buckatabon Lake is a 387 acre lake at Conover in Vilas County. It is known for muskie and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
34 caught in the 2025 WDNR spring survey
Crappie
Black crappie numbers above the 95th percentile in 2025 survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Carry-in accessPublicCarry-in landingDirections ↗
- Unimproved boat rampRampUnimproved rampDirections ↗
- 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 Lower Buckatabon 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.
- The Fisherman's OutpostNearby636 US Highway 45, Conover, WI 54519(715) 544-3474Directions ↗
Local tips
- The lake is shallow at 16 feet, so fish weed edges.
- Muskies must be 40 inches to keep, with a limit of 1.
- Expect plenty of bullheads when fishing bait on bottom.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.