Sugar Camp Lake

Oneida, Wisconsin

Sugar Camp Lake is a 519-acre lake in Oneida County with a maximum depth of 38 feet and very clear water. WDNR lists largemouth and smallmouth bass as common and panfish as present.

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Surface area519 acres

Max depth38 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed as present by WDNR

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

Sugar Camp Lake public boat landingsPublic
Public boat access; landing details not verifiedDirections ↗
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 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	15 in	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	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	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.

Fishing HoleNearby
3460 N Faust Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501(715) 362-1510 Directions ↗
Jokin' Joe's Bait & TackleNearby
1674 Superior St, Three Lakes, WI 54562(715) 536-2150 Directions ↗
Scottie's Bait & TackleNearby
Three Lakes, WIDirections ↗

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Local tips

Clear water: use natural presentations for bass
Fish deeper structure on bright days
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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