Metonga Lake
Metonga Lake is a clear 2,038-acre drainage lake in Forest County with Crandon on its north shore, a maximum depth of 79 feet and a sand and gravel bottom. WDNR lists smallmouth bass and walleye as common, with panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Yellow Perch
Perch noted by Lake Metonga Association
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Metonga Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Tamarack OutfittersNearbyCrandon, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Very clear water: use natural colors and light line
- Fish gravel and sand points and drop-offs for smallmouth and walleye
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.