Person Lake
Person Lake is a shallow 174 acre lake near Gordon in Douglas County. A 2025 DNR survey found very fast growing bluegills.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
DNR 2025 survey found the fastest bluegill growth in Douglas and Bayfield counties
Largemouth Bass
Size structure has dropped since 2013
Northern Pike
Catch rate above average, few quality fish in 2025
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Habitat is poorly suited for walleye
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Person Lake LandingRampBoat ramp at 6305 E Person Landing Rd, Gordon.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 Person Lake 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 Person Lake ↗Local tips
- Target bluegills, they are the best fish in the lake.
- Max depth is only 8 feet, so a light boat is plenty.
- Do not plan a walleye trip here, the DNR found only one.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.