Staples Lake
Staples Lake is a 340 acre lake on the Barron and Polk county line in northwest Wisconsin. It is known as a good walleye lake with low water clarity.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Called a premier walleye lake locally; try early morning
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Panfish are common
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Staples Lake Boat RampRampPaved, 1 lane, small trailer parking. Run by the county parks department, (715) 485-9294.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 Staples Lake 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.
- Friess's Minnow FarmNearby740 20th Ave, Cumberland, WI 54829(715) 822-4642Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish early, before about 9 AM, for calmer water.
- Water is murky, so use bright or noisy lures.
- Clean, drain and dry the boat. Curly-leaf pondweed and mystery snails are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.