Pensaukee Lakes
Pensaukee Lakes is a 109 acre, three basin lake near Cecil in Shawano County. It has clear, alkaline water, a mostly wetland shoreline and a mixed fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie present
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pensaukee Lake Access (Balsam Rd)RampPublic boat ramp off a town road, W3097 Balsam Rd, Cecil. Parking is very limited.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Pensaukee Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pensaukee Lakes are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Pensaukee Lakes ↗Local tips
- The east basin is only 2 to 3 feet deep, so keep to the deeper west basins in a boat.
- Fish weed edges in the western basin for bass and panfish.
- Arrive early since parking at the ramp is very limited.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.