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White Sand Lake (Vilas County, 1,181 ac)

Vilas County, Wisconsin

White Sand Lake is on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in Vilas County. It is a deep, clear lake with a mix of gamefish and panfish.

N1 mi
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Surface area1,181 acres
Max depth63 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Walleye●●●○○

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

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

  • White Sand Lake Access (Lac du Flambeau)Ramp
    Single gravel lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls. Tribal property run by the Lac du Flambeau Tribe, 715-588-4203. No restrooms or dock.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in White Sand Lake (Vilas County, 1,181 ac) 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.

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Local tips

  • Check tribal rules before you launch, since this is reservation water.
  • The lake is deep, up to 63 feet, so fish the drop-offs.
  • Clean your boat, as 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.