Wisconsin lake

Papoose Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Papoose Lake is a 422 acre lake in Vilas County near Presque Isle. It has very clear water and is known for musky and walleye.

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Surface area422 acres

Max depth65 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Walleye●●●●○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

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.

Public boat landingRamp
Paved ramp. DNR lists one public landing.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Papoose Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Karsyn's KornerNearby
11610 County Hwy B, Presque Isle, WI 54557715-686-2480 Directions ↗
Up North Sport & GiftsNearby
8293 Main St, Presque Isle, WI 54557715-686-2636 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Water is very clear. Use light line and natural colors.
The lake is 65 feet deep at its deepest. Walleye can hold on deeper structure in summer.
Presque Isle has bait shops close by for last minute supplies.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.