McCann Lake
McCann Lake is a 126 acre lake in Rusk County near Weyerhaeuser. It is part of the Island Lake chain and holds muskie, walleye, bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- McCann Lake AccessRampW14451 Plummer Rd, Weyerhaeuser. Public boat ramp listed by WDNR.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 McCann 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.
- Flambeau River OutfittersNearby304 Miner Ave E, Ladysmith, WI 54848(715) 532-0485Directions ↗
Local tips
- Water clarity is low, so use noisy or bright baits.
- Depth reaches 38 feet with an average of 14, so fish the edges of the deep basin.
- Rinse the boat after use. Curly-leaf pondweed and rusty crayfish are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.