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Lower Red Lake

Shawano County, Wisconsin

Lower Red Lake is a 240-acre lake in Shawano County near Gresham. Anglers fish it for muskie, bass and pike.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area240 acres
Max depth28 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • Lower Red Lake AccessRamp
    Gravel ramp run by the Village of GreshamDirections ↗
  • Gresham Riverside Park Boat LaunchRamp
    Gravel ramp run by the Village of GreshamDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lower Red 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

  • Upper Red Lake is about 1.5 miles away if you want a second option.
  • Watch for milfoil near the surface when casting.
  • Bass are catch and release only during the closed season.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.