Wilson Lake (Iron County)
Wilson Lake is a 155 acre lake in Iron County near Mercer. It holds muskie, northern pike, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Wilson Lake LandingRampIron County landing in the Town of Mercer. One concrete lane, dock, parking for 6 to 10 rigs. No toilets.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Wilson Lake LandingPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Wilson Lake (Iron County) 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.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227 N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- Work weed edges and drop-offs; max depth is 21 feet.
- Bring a net and heavy leader for muskie and pike.
- Panfish are easy to find near cover in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.