Owl Lake (Iron County)
Owl Lake is a 129 acre lake in Iron County, northern Wisconsin, about 9 miles from Mercer. It is fished for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Owl Lake AccessRampGravel ramp with a 6 percent slope. Room for 1 to 5 trucks with trailers.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Owl Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Owl Lake (Iron 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.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227 N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- Depth reaches 49 feet but averages 16, so most fishing is in shallower water.
- Bottom is mostly sand and gravel. Look for weed and drop-off edges.
- The ramp is gravel and small. Check the slope before backing a long trailer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.