Upper Red Lake
Upper Red Lake is a shallow impoundment on the Red River at Gresham in Shawano County. It is known for panfish, northern pike and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Upper Red Lake LandingRampVillage of Gresham ramp. One lane, grate surface, boarding dock, lighting, 6 to 10 trailer stalls. Phone 715-787-3244.Directions ↗
- Gresham Lions Club Park launchRampGravel ramp managed by the Gresham Lions Club.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 Upper Red Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- The lake is only about 12 feet deep. Weedlines and shallow cover hold fish.
- Small jigs and minnows work for crappie and perch.
- Water levels are held by a dam, so check the level before launching.
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