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Two-story headwater lake

Thunder Lake (Marinette County)

Marinette County, Wisconsin

Thunder Lake is a clear, deep lake in the Town of Stephenson in Marinette County. It is known for bass, panfish and stocked trout.

3N0.25 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area133 acres
Max depth62 ft
Shoreline1.8 mi
Boat motorsSlow no wake posted at the launch; check local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Listed in historical survey

Boat launches

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

  • Thunder Lake AccessRamp
    Paved ramp, 6 to 10 trailer spots, Marinette County site at south end, slow no wake postedDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Thunder Lake AccessPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Thunder Lake (Marinette County) 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • The lake is 62 feet deep and very clear, so use light line.
  • Fish weed edges for bass and panfish.
  • Keep it slow near the launch, where slow no wake is posted.

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