Polk County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 52 Polk County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Polk County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Lake | B | 10 ft | 7 ft | 4 |
| Clear Lake | B | 15.5 ft | 26 ft | 4 |
| Bone Lake | B | 8 ft | 43 ft | 4 |
| Crescent Lake | B | 4.5 ft | 43 ft | 2 |
| Pipe Lake | B | 11.5 ft | 68 ft | 5 |
| Mud Lake | B | 4.3 ft | 15 ft | 1 |
| North Twin Lake | B | - | 27 ft | 4 |
| Big Lake | B | 9 ft | 24 ft | 4 |
| Deer Lake | B | 16 ft | 46 ft | 5 |
| Ward Lake | B | 6 ft | 43 ft | 3 |
| Church Pine Lake | B | 13 ft | 45 ft | 4 |
| Half Moon Lake | B | 15.3 ft | 60 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | B | 13 ft | 34 ft | 3 |
| Clarey Lake | B | 4.3 ft | 49 ft | 1 |
| Antler Lake | B | 13.4 ft | 22 ft | 3 |
| King Lake | B | 11.5 ft | 14 ft | 3 |
| Rice Lake | C | 4.5 ft | 10 ft | 3 |
| Long Lake | C | 5.9 ft | 17 ft | 3 |
| Long Lake | C | 5 ft | 44 ft | 3 |
| Big Round Lake | C | 5 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Loveless Lake | C | 8.5 ft | 20 ft | 3 |
| North Pipe Lake | C | 5.8 ft | 37 ft | 5 |
| Bear Trap Lake | C | 8.8 ft | 25 ft | 5 |
| Wapogasset Lake | C | 6 ft | 32 ft | 5 |
| Camelia Lake | C | 6 ft | 6 ft | 3 |
| Mckenzie Lake | C | 7 ft | 25 ft | 3 |
| Margaret Lake | C | 15.5 ft | 17 ft | 3 |
| Lower Pine Lake | C | 21 ft | 102 ft | 3 |
| Cedar Lake | D | 6.1 ft | 32 ft | 5 |
| Long Trade Lake | D | 3 ft | 13 ft | 3 |
| Mud Lake | D | 5.2 ft | 12 ft | 3 |
| Mud Lake | D | 2 ft | 7 ft | 4 |
| Big Butternut Lake | D | 4.5 ft | 19 ft | 4 |
| White Ash Lake | D | 2.5 ft | 9 ft | 3 |
| North White Ash Lake | D | 5 ft | 9 ft | 3 |
| Black Brook Flowage Lake | D | 10.5 ft | 23 ft | 4 |
| Largon Lake | D | 2.5 ft | 10 ft | 3 |
| Apple River Flowage Lake | D | 5.9 ft | 18 ft | 4 |
| Alabama Lake | D | 1.7 ft | 28 ft | 3 |
| Magnor Lake | D | 3.7 ft | 26 ft | 4 |
| Balsam Lake Little Balsam Site | D | 5.7 ft | 37 ft | 4 |
| Big Blake Lake | D | 2.5 ft | 14 ft | 5 |
| Round Lake | NR | 11.5 ft | 26 ft | 3 |
| Little Butternut Lake | NR | 3.7 ft | 23 ft | 4 |
| Pike Lake | NR | - | 33 ft | 4 |
| Swede Lake | NR | 13 ft | 32 ft | 2 |
| Vincent Lake | NR | 5.4 ft | 15 ft | 3 |
| Horse Lake | NR | - | 11 ft | 3 |
| South Twin Lake | NR | - | 9 ft | 3 |
| Lamont Lake | NR | 12 ft | 28 ft | 2 |
| Lotus Lake | NR | 2 ft | 15 ft | 3 |
| Moccasin Lake | NR | 9.9 ft | 31 ft | 3 |
Polk County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Deer Lake spring shocking survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Apple River Flowage spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Bone Lake spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2022Big and Little Blake lakes spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Big Butternut Lake fisheries survey, 2022Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Herby Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Little Butternut Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- —Bone Lake muskellunge survey, 2024-2025Musky Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
Where to stay in Polk County
Top-rated places to stay near Polk County, Wisconsin
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Polk County, Wisconsin?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Polk County, Wisconsin — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Polk County lakes?
Polk County, Wisconsin has 7 documented fish species across 52 lakes, including Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Musky.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Polk County?
Wind Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Polk County lakes with a documented fishery.