White Sand Lake (Vilas County)
White Sand Lake is a 746-acre lake near Boulder Junction in Vilas County with a maximum depth of 71 feet and very clear water. WDNR lists musky, smallmouth bass and walleye as common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- White Sand Lake public boat landingPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Trout See specific trout regulations | Varies | Varies |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Up North Sport & GiftsNearby8293 Main St, Presque Isle, WI 54557(715) 686-2636Directions ↗
- Boulder Junction Trading CompanyNearbyBoulder Junction, WI(715) 385-2121Directions ↗
- Up North TradersNearby2977 State Hwy 155, Sayner, WI 54560(715) 542-2788Directions ↗
Local tips
- Clear water: use natural colors and fish low light periods
- Smallmouth relate to gravel and rock areas
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.