Sea Lion Lake
Sea Lion Lake is a small, clear, deep headwater lake in the Town of Fern, Florence County, draining to the Pine River. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
2012 DNR survey found 65% over 12 inches
Northern Pike
About 3 per acre in the 2012 survey
Walleye
Few fish, but good sizes
Bluegill
Common, size below average
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sea Lion Lake county landingRampOne gravel lane, dock, vault toilets, parking for 6-10 rigs; $3 daily or $25 annual fee (2016 rates); Florence County Forest & Parks 715-528-3207Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Sea Lion Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sea Lion Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Cast Away! Bait ShopNearby628 Central Ave, Florence, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- The lake drops to 82 feet, so look for bass and pike along weed lines in the shallower water.
- Walleye are few, so do not count on them.
- Check current landing fee rules before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.