Seepage lake

Loyhead Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin

Loyhead Lake is a soft-water seepage lake in the Town of Birchwood, Washburn County. Most of its shoreline is county forest land.

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Surface area73 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline4.11 mi

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.

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.

Loyhead Lake South AccessRamp
One lane, rough unimproved gravel to muck with boulders, under 3 ft deep. Limited parking, 1 to 5 rigs.Directions ↗
Loyhead Lake North LandingPublic
Listed by DNR as an access point. Details not confirmed.Directions ↗
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 Loyhead 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 South Access is rough. Use a small boat and a tow vehicle with good clearance.
Most of the shoreline is public county forest, so scout the shore from the water.
The lake is 35 feet deep. Look for bass and bluegill near weeds and drop-offs.

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