Poplar Lake
Poplar Lake is in the Town of Osceola, Polk County, near Dresser and St. Croix Falls. It has largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Poplar Lake AccessRampTown of Osceola. Concrete ramp, 1-5 trailer spaces on the loop road.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Poplar Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Poplar 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 Poplar Lake ↗Local tips
- Parking is tight. Go early on weekends.
- The lake drops to 34 feet, so look for walleye on deeper breaks.
- Fish weed edges for bass and pike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.