Lincoln County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 17 Lincoln County lakes.
Panfish
Other Species
Lincoln County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Lake | B | - | 14 ft | 3 |
| Bass Lake | B | 12.5 ft | 40 ft | 4 |
| Clear Lake | B | 18 ft | 45 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | B | 14.5 ft | 64 ft | 4 |
| Seven Island Lake | B | 14 ft | 31 ft | 5 |
| Halfmoon Lake | B | 7.1 ft | 14 ft | 3 |
| Lake Pesobic | B | 7 ft | 11 ft | 4 |
| Lake Buteau | B | 19.4 ft | 50 ft | 3 |
| Lake Mohawksin | C | 4 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Tug Lake | C | 2 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Spirit River Flowage Lake | D | 3 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Alexander Lake | D | 4 ft | 36 ft | 6 |
| Mary Lake | NR | 21 ft | 42 ft | 1 |
| Muskellunge Lake | NR | - | 26 ft | 5 |
| Hilts Lake | NR | 14 ft | 64 ft | 3 |
| Clara Lake-Deep Hole | NR | 23.8 ft | 50 ft | 2 |
| Hilderbrand Lake | NR | 12.8 ft | 24 ft | 3 |
Lincoln County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Pine Lake spring summary report, 2025Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Seven Island Lake spring summary report, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Lincoln County lakes?
Lincoln County, Wisconsin has 6 documented fish species across 17 lakes, including Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Northern Pike, Musky, Walleye.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Lincoln County?
Pickerel Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Lincoln County lakes with a documented fishery.