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Pokegama Lake (Vilas County)

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Pokegama Lake is a clear, deep lake in the Lac du Flambeau chain in Vilas County. It is known for muskie, walleye and bass.

N1 mi
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Surface area1,041 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.

Boat launches

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

  • Pokegama Lake public rampRamp
    Paved ramp, Lac du Flambeau.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 Pokegama Lake (Vilas 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

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

  • Lac du Flambeau Campground and Marina/Tacklebox TavernNearby
    2549 State Hwy 47, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538715-588-4211Directions ↗
  • Bill & Linda's Bait & TackleNearby
    14267 Hwy 70 W, Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538Directions ↗
Search more bait shops near Pokegama Lake (Vilas County) ↗

Local tips

  • The lake is on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. Check current tribal fishing rules before you go.
  • The water is very clear. Use natural colors and long, light leaders.
  • Rainbow smelt and rusty crayfish are here. Clean and drain the boat.

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