South Turtle Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

South Turtle Lake is a 466 acre lake in Vilas County near Winchester in northern Wisconsin. It is known for muskie, walleye and panfish.

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Surface area466 acres

Max depth40 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

DNR lists muskie as common.

Walleye●●●●○

DNR lists walleye as common.

Bluegill●●●●○

DNR lists panfish as common.

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present.

Boat launches

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

South Turtle Lake public boat landingRamp
Paved ramp. One public landing listed by the DNR.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in South Turtle Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

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

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake reaches 40 feet. Look for muskie and walleye along weed edges and drop-offs.
Check the sign at the landing for local rules.
Clean, drain and dry the boat before you leave.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.