Trout Lake
Trout Lake is a deep, clear 3,864-acre lake in Vilas County near Boulder Junction with a maximum depth of 117 feet, and is one of few Wisconsin inland lakes with lake trout. WDNR lists musky, panfish, smallmouth bass, northern pike, trout and walleye as common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR; 2022 survey estimated about 3 adults/acre
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR; stocking-dependent, low density
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Lake Trout
Trout listed as common by WDNR
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Trout Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- 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 May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (no 20-24 in; 1 over 24 in) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / 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.
- Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopsNearbyMinocqua, WI715-358-5130Directions ↗
Local tips
- Clear water: use natural colors and long leaders
- Depth changes quickly; learn the structure before fishing
- Check WDNR regulations, which include special limits on walleye, musky and smallmouth bass
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.