Solberg Lake
Solberg Lake is an 844-acre impoundment in Price County near Phillips with a maximum depth of 16 feet and an average near 7 feet. WDNR surveys describe a stocked walleye fishery with good panfish, abundant but small northern pike, and a low-to-moderate density musky population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
About 3.1 adults/acre in 2021 survey; stocked
Crappie
2021 survey: 76% of black crappie at preferred size
Bluegill
Performing well per 2021 survey
Northern Pike
Abundant but small, averaging about 20 in
Muskellunge
Low-moderate density; natural recruitment, trophy potential
Smallmouth Bass
Low abundance per 2021 survey
Largemouth Bass
Low abundance; improved size structure
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Solberg Lake county boat landingsPublicWDNR survey lists 2 county-maintained landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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 May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (20-24 in may not be kept; 1 over 24 in allowed) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 28 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Ross's Sport Shop and Guide ServiceNearby286 N Lake Ave, Phillips, WI 54555715-339-3625Directions ↗
Local tips
- Shallow, low-clarity impoundment: fish wood, weed edges and creek channel
- Northern pike are plentiful but small
- Smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only May 2 - June 19; confirm current rules
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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