Smoky Lake (Vilas County)
Smoky Lake is a 612-acre seepage lake in Vilas County near Phelps with a maximum depth of 60 feet and a sand and gravel bottom. WDNR lists largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, panfish and trout as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Smoky Lake public accessPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Smoky Lake (Vilas County) 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.
- Tackle BoxNearby4267 Hwy B, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540(715) 547-3434Directions ↗
- Ronda's Bait & TackleNearbyLand O' Lakes, WI(715) 547-6390Directions ↗
- Dewey, Catchem & HowNearby11085 Hwy 70 E, Arbor Vitae, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Very clear water: finesse presentations and lighter line help
- Smallmouth bass relate to sand, gravel and rock areas
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.