Ripley Lake (Washburn County)
Big Ripley Lake is a 184 acre landlocked seepage lake in Washburn County near Sarona. It holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass 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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Ripley Lake AccessRampTown of Sarona. Single lane gravel ramp, 4 wheel drive advisedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Ripley Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
- 4Ripley Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Ripley Lake (Washburn County) 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 Ripley Lake (Washburn County) ↗Local tips
- The ramp is rough gravel and needs a 4 wheel drive tow vehicle.
- Launch depth is under 3 feet, so small boats work best.
- Two other access strips are narrow with little parking.
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