Shoe Lake
Shoe Lake is a shallow 170 acre lake in Forest County near the Nicolet National Forest. DNR lists northern pike and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
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.
- Shoe Lake LaunchRampSingle gravel ramp at the end of Larson Road, Town of Freedom. Small boats only, 1-5 trailer spaces, no dock or restrooms. Back down about 190 feet. US Forest Service 715-276-6333.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Shoe Lake LaunchPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Shoe 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 Shoe Lake ↗Local tips
- Use a small boat or canoe. The ramp is shallow and the backing distance is long.
- The lake is only about 7 feet deep, so fish near weed edges.
- Check ice depth carefully in winter.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.