Wild Rice Lake
Wild Rice Lake is a 384 acre lake at Manitowish Waters in Vilas County. It is part of the Manitowish Waters lake area and holds muskie, walleye and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Common per WDNR
Walleye
Common per WDNR
Northern Pike
Present
Largemouth Bass
Present
Smallmouth Bass
Present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampPaved rampDirections ↗
- 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 Wild Rice 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.
- Townline SportsNearby5198 US Highway 51, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545715-543-2371Directions ↗
Local tips
- Mean depth is about 11 feet, so most fish hold in the shallower basin.
- Moderately clear water suits natural colors.
- Check local ordinances posted at the landing before launching.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.