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Pokegama Lake (Washburn County)

Washburn County, Wisconsin

Pokegama Lake is a 465-acre lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin, near Minong. It is known for largemouth bass and northern pike, and it has a mostly muck and sand bottom.

N1 mi
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Surface area465 acres
Max depth23 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Anglers report many fish from 12 to 28 inches

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common per the DNR lake page

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish present

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish present, species not confirmed

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat landingRamp
    One public landing listed on the DNR lake page.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 (Washburn 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.

Search more bait shops near Pokegama Lake (Washburn County) ↗

Local tips

  • Fish the weed edges for pike and bass in the 10 foot average depth.
  • Max depth is only 23 feet, so most fish hold in shallow water.
  • Clean, drain and dry your boat. Chinese mystery snails are in the lake.

View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

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