Wildcat Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Wildcat Lake is a 293 acre lake near Presque Isle in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It is known for walleye and muskie.

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Surface area293 acres

Max depth38 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Common per the DNR

Muskellunge●●●○○

Common

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are common

Boat launches

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

Wildcat Lake public landingRamp
Paved ramp, one public landing.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 Wildcat Lake 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.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Fish walleye on points and breaks out to 38 feet.
Smallmouth are catch and release in the early season in the north zone, check the rules.
Cast big bucktails along weed edges for muskie.

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