Simms Lake
Simms Lake is a deep, landlocked lake in Douglas County near Solon Springs. It holds largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie are present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore walk-in accessPublicThe only public frontage is an unimproved walk-in access on the west shore. Carry in a small boat or fish from shore.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 Simms 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 Simms Lake ↗Local tips
- There is no ramp. Bring a car-top boat or kayak.
- The lake is deep, up to 41 feet. Fish the weed edges for bass and pike.
- Clean the boat. Rusty crayfish are in the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.