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Lynx Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Lynx Lake is a 307 acre lake in Vilas County in the northwoods. It is a very clear lake known for muskie, smallmouth bass and walleye.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area307 acres
Max depth48 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Common per DNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Common per DNR

Walleye●●●●○

Common per DNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish present

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat landingRamp
    One public landing listed by WDNRDirections ↗
  • 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 Lynx 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 water is very clear, so downsize line and lures.
  • Work rock and drop-off edges for smallmouth and walleye.
  • Check the landing sign for local rules.

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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

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