Madeline Lake
Madeline Lake is a 172 acre lake near Minocqua on the Oneida and Vilas county line. It holds muskie, walleye, bass and pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampOne public boat landing on the lake.Directions ↗
- 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 Madeline 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.
- Dewey Catchem and How BaitNearbyMinocqua, WI(715) 358-5130Directions ↗
Local tips
- Minocqua is about 3 miles away for supplies.
- Sand and gravel areas are good for walleye.
- Bass are catch and release only in early season, check the DNR rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.