Spirit Lake (Price County)
Spirit Lake is a shallow lake in Price and Taylor counties that feeds the Spirit River. DNR lists muskellunge, largemouth bass and panfish, and notes a mercury advisory.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie listed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Spirit Lake Access (dam)PublicSingle public access at the dam, owned by the Town of Spirit. Resorts and boat rentals are also on the lake.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 Spirit Lake (Price County) 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 Spirit Lake (Price County) ↗Local tips
- Max depth is only about 9 feet, so use light tackle and weedless lures.
- The lake has algae blooms in summer, so early morning trips can be clearer.
- Check the DNR mercury advisory before keeping fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.