West Bay Lake
West Bay Lake is in Vilas County near Land O'Lakes and is part of the Cisco Chain. It is known for muskie, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
DNR lists muskie as common
Walleye
DNR lists walleye as common
Bluegill
DNR lists panfish as common
Northern Pike
Present
Largemouth Bass
Present
Smallmouth Bass
Present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West Bay Lake public landingRampHard-surface ramp and small parking area, with access to the Cisco Chain.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 West Bay Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Tackle Box Sport & Gift ShopNearby4267 County Road B, Land O'Lakes, WI 54540715-547-3434Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 12 feet, so weed edges hold fish.
- The lake connects to the rest of the Cisco Chain by boat.
- 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.