Shawano Lake
A popular resort lake next to the city of Shawano. Northern pike are abundant, with good walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Abundant. No minimum, 5 a day.
Walleye
Points, flats and river mouths at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | ||||||||||||
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Panfish |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 7 public landings in totalPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all locationsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 (catch and release otherwise) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
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.
- Kuhn's Bait & Tackle PalaceNearby202 Airport Road, Shawano(715) 524-5252Directions ↗
Local tips
- Weed beds hold pike and bass all summer.
- Popular for ice fishing.
- Seven public landings.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Shawano Lake.
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