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Mauthe Lake

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Mauthe Lake is a small lake in the Northern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest in Fond du Lac County. It is known for a fishing pier, a state forest campground and bluegill, bass and pike fishing.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area70 acres
Max depth23 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsGas outboard motors are prohibited. Electric trolling motors are allowed.

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common and of good size

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common, some around 30 inches

Bluegill●●●●○

Plentiful but small

Crappie○○○○○

Sometimes the best bite on the lake

Walleye●●○○○

Present, stocked in the past

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.

  • Mauthe Lake boat launchRamp
    Paved launch for canoes and small boats. State park vehicle sticker required.Directions ↗
  • Accessible fishing pierPublic
    Fishing pier on the east shore with shoreline fishing.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 Mauthe 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Mauthe Lake ↗

Local tips

  • Bring a state park vehicle sticker.
  • Use an electric motor or paddle. Gas motors are not allowed.
  • Fish near the fishing pier or the wood placed along the shore for pike and bass.

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