Old Abe Lake
Old Abe Lake is a 470 acre impoundment on the Chippewa River in Chippewa County, near Jim Falls. It is known for walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
DNR lists walleye as abundant.
Smallmouth Bass
DNR lists smallmouth as common.
Northern Pike
DNR lists pike as common.
Channel Catfish
DNR lists catfish as common.
Muskellunge
Present.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Old Abe Lake public boat landingRampOne public landing listed by the DNR.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 Old Abe 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.
- Bill's Sport ShopNearby620 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729715-723-9033Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye have a protected slot. Fish from 16 to 24 inches must go back.
- The lake is up to 36 feet deep with sand and rock bottom. Fish rock and sand edges for smallmouth.
- Clean, drain and dry the boat. Eurasian milfoil and rusty crayfish are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.