Muskellunge Lake (Lincoln County)
Muskellunge Lake is a 160 acre lake in the Town of Bradley, Lincoln County, near Tomahawk. It holds muskellunge, northern pike, bass and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Muskellunge Lake Access 1RampOne paved lane off Cottage Road with a boarding dock. Launch is under 3 feet deep. Parking for 1 to 5 rigs. Slow, no wake at the ramp. Run by the Town of Bradley.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 Muskellunge Lake (Lincoln County) 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.
- Aquatic Arts Fishing Pro ShopNearby601 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487715-453-5397Directions ↗
Local tips
- Expect a slow, no wake zone at the ramp.
- The ramp is shallow and parking is small, so avoid busy weekend mornings.
- With muskie, pike and both bass present, bring a leader for toothy fish.
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