Vilas County Visitor Guide - 2021

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FISHINGFISH SPECIESBlack CrappieBluegillBrook TroutTHE FISH OF VILAS COUNTYOur lakes are teeming with musky, panfi sh and bass. Here are some details on what makesthese fi sh—and our lakes—special.MUSKELLUNGE (MUSKY OR ESOX MASQUINONGY)• The musky was proclaimed the offi cial state fi sh in 1955, and it’s a worthy opponentfor any angler: it’s known as the “fi sh of 10,000 casts”.• Pick a lake: Vilas County has the most musky-class lakes in Wisconsin, home to 186 ofthe state’s 667 Class A-C musky waters.• Best of the best: Vilas County has the most Class A musky lakes in Wisconsin (31 ofthe state’s 316 Class A waters can be found here).PANFISH• Cast a line and catch a fi sh: Vilas County is known for our abundance of panfi sh.• There are 11 different panfi sh species in Wisconsin. What’s the most popular? It’s hardto beat a bluegill.• There are endless options for shore or pier fi shing for panfi sh. Check out UpperGresham Lake in Boulder Junction, Rest Lake in Manitowish Waters, Star Lake inSayner-Star Lake, Silver Lake in Eagle River and several locations in Presque Isle,including Horsehead Lake, Little Horsehead Lake and Oxbow Lake.BASS• It’s hard to believe the fun you can have with this game fi sh and Vilas County has someof the best bass fi shing around.• The county is a productive bass fi shery, with more than 100 smallmouth bass lakes.FISH SPECIES OF VILAS COUNTYVilas County has nearly limitless places to cast a line. We have big lakes with plenty ofopen water to test as well as small lakes that are rarely fi shed. See see our Public AccessWaterways Grid (pages 11-14) for details on where you can fi nd the best places to get onthe water.Fishing is a year-round sport in Vilas County. In fact, a quarter of the fi sh caught are landedduring the ice fi shing season.Consider using one of our experienced local fi shing guides. They’ll share lessons you’ll usefor a lifetime—plus, they’re a bargain when you factor in the great value of being able touse their boat and equipment.10 FISHINGLake TroutLargemouth BassMuskellungeNorthern PikePerchPumpkinseedSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite CrappieVILAS.ORG
PUBLIC ACCESS WATERWAYSLOCATIONAV - Arbor VitaeBJ - Boulder JunctionCL - CloverlandCO - ConoverER - Eagle RiverLF - Lac du FlambeauLL - Land O’ LakesLI - LincolnMW - Manitowish WatersMA - MinocquaPH - PhelpsPL - Plum Lake (Sayner-Star Lake)PI - Presque IsleSG - St. GermainWA - WashingtonWI - WinchesterPUBLIC ACCESSBR - Boat RampBF - Barrier-Free Boat RampP - Barrier-Free PeirT - Walk-in TrailR - RoadsideW - Wilderness in Public OwnershipBW - Barrier-Free Wilderness AccessNW - Navigable WaterArea (acres)Max. Depth (ft.)Mean Depth (ft.)Public AccessLake MapLake TypeMuskyNorthern PikeWalleyeBOAT LANDINGCI - Carry-InGR - Gravel RampPR - Paved RampUR - Unimproved RampLAKE TYPEDG - Drainage LakeSE - Seepage LakeSP - Spring LakeSPECIES OF FISHA - AbundantC - CommonP - PresentCHAIN OF LAKES - Cisco Chaint - Eagle River• - Lac du Flambeau• - Manitowish WatersFor the most current info go to: https://dnr.wi.gov/lakesLM BassSM BassPanfishTroutLanding TypeLanding LocationGPS Latitude/LongitudeChain of LakesAdelaide Lake 57 69 R X DG P P P P P C CI WI 46.250063, -89.897327Alder Lake 264 30 R X DG C P A P P C CI MW 46.092544, -89.824861 •Allequash Lake 406 24 10 BR X DG C C C C P A PR BJ 46.034035, -89.630311Allequash Springs 8 9 W SP P CI PL 46.034279, -89.580239Alma Lake 58 18 11 BR X SE C C P C A PR SG 45.910484, -89.426773Annabelle Lake 194 30 12 BF X DG C P C P C PR PI 46.220636, -89.679639Anne Lake 34 77 18 T X SE P C C CI PI 46.172119, -89.787034Anvil Lake 377 32 19 BR X SE P C P P PR WA 45.93658, -89.063258Anvil Lake (Landing Rd) 377 32 19 BR X SE P C P P UR WA 45.935862, -89.074895Apeekwa Lake 206 5 BR X DG C A P P C UR LF 45.961152, -90.035052Arrowhead Lake 96 43 BR X SP C P C P P C PR AV 45.903487, -89.685916Aurora Lake 83 4 BR DG P P P CI PL 46.021416, -89.539953Baker Lake 37 21 BR SP P P C UR CO 46.066638, -89.346768Ballard Lake 503 25 9 BR X DG C C C P C PR PL 46.062217, -89.4854Benson Lake 28 15 W DG P C P P P C CI MW 46.133881, -89.917352Big Arbor Vitae Lake (North) 1070 41 18 BR X DG A A C C PR AV 45.943551, -89.657644Big Arbor Vitae Lake (Southeast) 1070 41 18 X DG A A C C PR AV 45.9185, -89.636735Big Arbor Vitae Lake (Southwest) 1070 41 18 X DG A A C C GR AV 45.917927, -89.638295Big Crooked Lake 394 87 23 X DG C P C P C UR LF 46.037786, -89.836711Big Gibson Lake 121 15 T SE P P P C PR LL 46.139345, -89.547589Big Lake - Campground 827 61 X DG C P C P C C PR PI 46.16231, -89.786206Big Lake (Cisco Chain) 780 30 13 BR X DG C C A P C C PR LL 46.203357, -89.460934 Big Lake (Cty Hwy K) 827 61 BR X DG C P C P C C PR BJ 46.14451, -89.77423Big Muskellunge Lake - Campground 897 70 26 X SE C P C P C C PR PL 46.005812, -89.61349Big Muskellunge Lake (Big Muskellunge Rd) 897 70 26 X SE C P C C P C UR PL 46.026001, -89.603935Big Muskellunge Lake (Cty Hwy N) 897 70 26 X SE C P C C P C PR BJ 46.0084167, -89.629383Big Portage Lake 586 40 18 BR X SE C C C P C PR LL 46.116253, -89.284282Big Saint Germain Lake 1622 42 21 BR X DG C C C P P C PR SG 45.943705, -89.508944Big Sand Lake 1427 56 16 BR X DG C C C P P C P PR PH 46.071951, -88.974733Birch Lake 506 45 BR X DG C P C P C A PR WI 46.211112, -89.836711Bittersweet Lake 104 31 T SE C P C C C C CI AV 45.927442, -89.602552Black Oak Lake 564 85 34 BR X DG C P C C A PR LL 46.15551, -89.30694Blueberry Lake 15 27 T SE C P C C A P CI PL 46.024942, -89.586076Bobidosh Lake 74 33 SE P A UR LF 45.99361, -89.826519Bolton Lake 140 36 SP C C C C A UR LF 45.955265, -89.801383Boot Lake 286 15 9 BF X DG C P A P P C PR CL 45.966014, -89.330895Boulder Lake 524 23 12 BR X DG C P A P P C PR BJ 46.132239, -89.656104Brandy Lake 113 44 BR X DG C C P C A PR AV 45.904346, -89.698562Bug Lake 21 11 T SE P CI AV 45.949825, -89.650904Camp Lake 38 31 9 T X SE P A CI AV 45.998053, -89.739026Catfish Lake 978 30 12 BR X DG C P A P P C PR LI 45.902865, -89.212508 tCircle Lily Lake 218 35 BR X DG P P P P C C UR MW 46.155347, -89.908005Clair Lake 51 19 R X SE P C CI LL 46.115939, -89.344879Clear Lake (Haskins Rd) 515 45 16 W X SP C C C P P C CI MW 46.153966, -89.815866Clear Lake (Clear Lake Rd) 515 45 16 BR X SP C C C P P C PR MW 46.139407, -89.823605 •Cooks Lake 10 20 W SE P P CI CL 45.974942, -89.312577Crab Lake 909 60 22 BR X DG C P C P P C GR PI 46.203316, -89.729243Cranberry Lake 956 23 9 BR X DG C P A P P C GR ER 45.8863833, -89.1700000 tCrystal Lake 88 67 34 BR X SE P C P CI PL 45.999562, -89.610483Day Lake 110 57 BR X SE P C UR BJ 46.068205, -89.707432Dead Pike Lake 309 80 26 BR X DG C P C P P C GR MW 46.098597, -89.888726Deadman Lake 15 20 SE A C CI SG 45.977554, -89.447163Deep Lake 10 29 T SE P P CI CO 45.989229, -89.310657715.479.3649 PUBLIC ACCESS WATERWAYS 11
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Page 4 and 5: COMMUNITIESWELCOME HOMEVilas County
Page 6 and 7: LAND O’ LAKES715.547.3432 | golan
Page 8 and 9: LAKES & WATERWAYSMAKE WAVESRetreati
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Page 16 and 17: ADVENTURE: SPRINGWhen the snow disa
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Page 30 and 31: CALENDAR OF EVENTSJANUARY8-10 Vinta
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