Upper Gresham Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Upper Gresham Lake is a 362-acre lake in Vilas County, about 5 miles from Boulder Junction. It is known for fall musky action and walleye.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Upper Gresham Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area362 acres

Max depth32 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Fall action praised by anglers

Walleye●●●●○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

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 abundant per DNR

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
One public landing per the DNR lake page.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Upper Gresham Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Upper Gresham Lake 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

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

Up North TradersNearby
2977 State Highway 155, Sayner, WI 54560(715) 542-2046 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fall is prime time for muskies.
Bottom is mostly sand, so look for weed edges and drop-offs.
Clean your boat. Eurasian water-milfoil and rusty crayfish are present.

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