Pioneer Lake
Pioneer Lake is in Vilas County near Conover, Phelps and Land O' Lakes. It is known for muskie, walleye and bass.
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.
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 gravel boat rampRampOne public ramp. Reviewers say it can be shallow for larger boats.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 Pioneer 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.
- Tackle BoxNearby4267 Hwy B, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540(715) 547-3434Directions ↗
Local tips
- Use a smaller boat. The gravel ramp can be shallow.
- Clean the boat well. Chinese mystery snails are in the lake.
- Mean depth is 12 feet and max is 27, so fish the weed and drop-off edges.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.