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Lyman Lake

Douglas County, Wisconsin

Lyman Lake is a 370 acre lake in Douglas County in far northwest Wisconsin. It is known for walleye and a naturally reproducing muskie population.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area370 acres
Max depth15 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Natural reproduction confirmed in 2024

Walleye●●●○○

More quality fish since 2012

Northern Pike●●●○○

Growing numbers

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

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

  • Public boat landings (2 listed)Ramp
    Names not confirmedDirections ↗
  • 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 Lyman 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

  • Walleye bite on weed edges after sunset in summer.
  • Max depth is 15 feet, so most fish hold near weeds.
  • Smallmouth bass are catch and release only early in the season.

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