Natural lake

Squirrel Lake

Oneida / Vilas, Wisconsin

Squirrel Lake is a 1,309-acre lake in Oneida and Vilas counties with a maximum depth of 46 feet. WDNR lists musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye as common, with northern pike present.

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Surface area1,309 acres

Max depth46 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish common per WDNR

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Panfish common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

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

Squirrel Lake public boat landingsPublic
WDNR lists 2 public boat landing(s)Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See 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 Only 1 over 14 in; open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026	14 in	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; catch and release only	14 in	0 / day
Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Trout See specific trout regulations	Varies	Varies

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopsNearby
Minocqua, WI(715) 358-5130 Directions ↗
Kurt's Island Sport ShopNearby
824 US Highway 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 356-4797 Directions ↗
Lets Go Fishin NowNearby
7397 Forest Dr, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 358-5053 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Squirrel Lake ↗

Local tips

Fish weed edges and rock for bass and musky
Walleye on deeper structure at dawn and dusk
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.