Presque Isle Lake

Vilas, Wisconsin

Presque Isle Lake is a 1,165-acre, very clear lake in Vilas County with a maximum depth of 103 feet, connected to Averill and Van Vliet lakes. WDNR lists muskellunge and walleye as common, with panfish, bass and northern pike present.

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Surface area1,165 acres

Max depth103 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Common per WDNR; trophy potential

Walleye●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Present; regarded as trophy quality

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish present

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Panfish present

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 2 public boat landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye Only 1 over 14 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	18 in	1 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	18 in	1 / day
Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. 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.

Karsyn's KornerNearby
Presque Isle, WI(715) 686-2480 Directions ↗
Up North Sport & GiftsNearby
Presque Isle, WI(715) 686-2636 Directions ↗
Ronda's Bait & TackleNearby
Land O' Lakes, WI(715) 547-6390 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Very clear water: fish low light and use natural colors
Sand and gravel bottoms: work points and drop-offs
Chain connects to Averill and Van Vliet for extra water

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