Wapogasset Lake

Polk, Wisconsin

Wapogasset Lake is a 1,189-acre lake in Polk County with a maximum depth of 32 feet and low water clarity. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and walleye as common, with muskellunge and northern pike present.

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Surface area1,189 acres

Max depth32 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish common

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 2 public boat landingsDirections ↗
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
Largemouth Bass 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	No minimum, but 14-18 in may not be kept; only 1 over 18 in	5 / day
Walleye 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	15 in; 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in	3 / day
Bluegill Panfish aggregate; 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Crappie Panfish aggregate; 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Muskellunge Open water May 2-Dec 31, 2026; 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	40 in	1 / day
Northern Pike 2026-27 season; WDNR lake regulation page	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day

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.

Sports & MoreNearby
Amery, WI(715) 268-8685 Directions ↗
Gen's Bait & Sports ShopNearby
Amery, WIDirections ↗
Balsam Lake Trading CoNearby
Balsam Lake, WI(651) 329-3102 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Weedy with heavy recreational traffic: fish early or late
Stained water suits brighter or noisier baits
Shoreline is heavily developed; docks hold panfish and bass

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