Pokegama Lake (Burnett County)

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Pokegama Lake is a 224 acre lake in Burnett County near Siren and Hertel. Anglers report good crappie, bluegill and northern pike.

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Surface area224 acres

Max depth28 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Anglers report big crappie

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Large fish reported

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.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat launchRamp
One public launch on the lakeDirections ↗
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 Pokegama Lake (Burnett County) 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

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Local tips

Average depth is only about 4 feet, so shallow weeds hold panfish.
Sand and muck bottom, so look for firmer sand spots.
Curly-leaf pondweed is present, so clean and drain your boat.

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