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Potato Lake (Washburn County)

Washburn County, Wisconsin

Potato Lake is a 224 acre lake in Washburn County near Trego and the Town of Crystal. It offers largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area224 acres
Max depth20 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Catch and release only for bass in some seasons

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.

  • Potato Lake AccessRamp
    Single gravel lane, tight turnaround, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, no dockDirections ↗
  • 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 Potato 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

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Local tips

  • The ramp is small and the turnaround is tight, so arrive early.
  • Average depth is about 11 feet, so fish weed edges.
  • Chinese mystery snails are present, so clean and drain your boat.

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