Lincoln County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 17 Lincoln County lakes.
Panfish
Other Species
Lincoln County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Lake | - | 14 ft | 3 |
| Bass Lake | 12.5 ft | 40 ft | 4 |
| Clear Lake | 18 ft | 45 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | 14.5 ft | 64 ft | 4 |
| Seven Island Lake | 14 ft | 31 ft | 5 |
| Halfmoon Lake | 7.1 ft | 14 ft | 3 |
| Lake Pesobic | 7 ft | 11 ft | 4 |
| Lake Buteau | 19.4 ft | 50 ft | 3 |
| Lake Mohawksin | 4 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Tug Lake | 2 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Spirit River Flowage Lake | 3 ft | 25 ft | 6 |
| Alexander Lake | 4 ft | 36 ft | 6 |
| Mary Lake | 21 ft | 42 ft | 1 |
| Muskellunge Lake | - | 26 ft | 5 |
| Hilts Lake | 14 ft | 64 ft | 3 |
| Clara Lake-Deep Hole | 23.8 ft | 50 ft | 2 |
| Hilderbrand Lake | 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.
Which Lincoln County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Pickerel Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Lincoln County lakes with a documented fishery.