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Range Line Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

Range Line Lake is a 93 acre shallow lake in Forest County near Wabeno. Panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye live here.

N0.25 mi
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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.
Surface area93 acres
Max depth11 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

  • Range Line Lake RampRamp
    Single gravel lane at the south end, 1 to 5 rigs, no dock. U.S. Forest Service.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 Range Line Lake 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 lake is only about 11 feet deep, so fish weeds and shallow cover.
  • The ramp has no dock. Bring a rope.
  • Parking is limited.

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