Shishebogama Lake

Oneida, Wisconsin

Shishebogama Lake is a 700-acre drainage lake in Oneida and Vilas counties with a maximum depth of 42 feet. Largemouth bass, musky, walleye and panfish are listed as common.

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Surface area700 acres

Max depth42 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common

Muskellunge●●●○○

Listed as common

Walleye●●●○○

Listed as common

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Northern Pike●●○○○

Reported present

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Reported present

Boat launches

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

Shishebogama Lake public boat landingPublic
No public landing listed in WDNR database per source; verify access before visitingDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; fish 14-18 in cannot be kept; max 1 over 18 in	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; fish 14-18 in cannot be kept; max 1 over 18 in	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; catch and release only	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day
Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year; page notes max 5 bluegill/pumpkinseed over 7 in	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Trout See specific trout regulations	Varies	Varies

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopNearby
8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751 Directions ↗
Kurt's Island Sport ShopNearby
824 US Highway 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 356-4797 Directions ↗
Lets Go Fishin NowNearby
7397 Forest Dr, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 358-5053 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fish weed edges for bass and panfish
Rock and gravel areas hold walleye
Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish

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