Sherman Lake
Sherman Lake, also called Lost Lake, is a 126 acre shallow seepage lake on the Iron and Vilas County line near Mercer. It has walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Muskellunge
Listed by one source only
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Sherman Lake AccessPublicPrimitive access over state land in Northern Highland State Forest, no developed ramp or parkingDirections ↗
- 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 Sherman 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 Sherman Lake ↗Local tips
- Access is primitive. A small boat or carry-in craft works best.
- Call Northern Highland State Forest at 715-542-3923 about road conditions.
- Fish walleye near drop-offs at dusk.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.