Rost Lake
Rost Lake is a clear lake in Oconto County in the Little Peshtigo River watershed. It holds northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rost Lake AccessRampPublic gravel ramp, motorboats OK, managed by the Town of Brazeau.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rost 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 Rost Lake ↗Local tips
- Water is clear, so use lighter line and natural colors.
- The lake drops to 29 feet, so look for fish along the deeper edges in summer.
- Species list comes from a 1977 survey, so ask locally about current fishing.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.