Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is in Oneida County near Three Lakes in the Northwoods. It is part of the Three Lakes Chain and holds muskies, walleye and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Chain-wide rules apply
Walleye
Pine Isle Point is a reported hot spot
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
- Medicine Lake public landingRampOne public boat landingDirections ↗
- 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 Medicine 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.
- Scottie's Bait & TackleNearby1674 Superior St, Three Lakes, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Try Pine Isle Point and the sunken island toward Laurel Lake for walleye and muskie.
- Water clarity is low, so use bright or noisy lures.
- Bag limits apply across the whole Three Lakes Chain.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.