Fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods
Explore fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods of Wisconsin. Lake Superior, Apostle Islands, Bois Brule River, Balsa
Lake Superior offers excellent fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods of Wisconsin with good public access.
1. Lake Superior (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Superior, WisconsinLake Superior offers excellent fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods of Wisconsin with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: See the [Lake Superior regulations](https://www.eregulations.com/wisconsin/fishing/general-information).
2. Apostle Islands (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Apostle Islands, WisconsinApostle Islands offers excellent fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods of Wisconsin with good public access.
3. Bois Brule River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bois Brule River, WisconsinBois Brule River offers excellent fishing in the Lake Superior & North Woods of Wisconsin with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 total · Min 14 in (northern smallmouth zone Jun 21 - Mar 1)
- Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish, crappie, yellow perch) · Limit: 25 total · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Nebagamon Boat Launch →
4. Balsam Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Balsam Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Two northern pike may be kept and they must be at least 26”. Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. Walleye must be at least 18”.
5. Big Muskellunge Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Big Muskellunge Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
6. Brule Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Brule Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: State Line Lake Boat Launch →
7. Cedar Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Cedar Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Only 10 panfish may be kept.
8. Clark Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Clark Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Only 10 panfish may be kept.
9. Connors Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Connors Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Twenty-five panfish may be kept, but only 10 of any one species.
10. Crawling Stone Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Crawling Stone Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
11. Enterprise Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Enterprise Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Pelican Lake West Boat Ramp →
12. Flambeau Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Flambeau Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
13. Franklin Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Franklin Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
14. Grindstone Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Grindstone Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
15. Half Moon Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Half Moon Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Only largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept, except one fish may be over 18”.
Boat Launch: Lake Nebagamon Boat Launch →
16. Ike Walton Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Ike Walton Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye of any length may be kept, but only one fish can be over 14”.
17. Indian Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Indian Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Only one largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”. Only 10 panfish may be kept.
18. Kawaguesaga Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Kawaguesaga Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
19. Lake Chippewa (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Chippewa, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
20. Lake Ellen (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Ellen, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
21. Lake Hayward (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Hayward, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
22. Lake Mallalieu (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Mallalieu, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
23. Lake Menomin (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Menomin, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
24. Lake Minocqua (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Minocqua, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
25. Lake Mohawksin (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Mohawksin, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
26. Lake Wissota (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lake Wissota, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
27. Lost Land Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Lost Land Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
28. Mamie Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Mamie Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Is part of the [Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters](https://www.eregulations.com/wisconsin/fishing/general-information).
Boat Launch: Thousand Island Lake Boat Launch →
29. Manson Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Manson Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
30. Metonga Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Metonga Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
31. Namekagon Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Namekagon Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
32. Nelson Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Nelson Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
33. Neptune Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Neptune Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Pelican Lake West Boat Ramp →
34. North Twin Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
North Twin Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
35. Pelican Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Pelican Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Pelican Lake West Boat Ramp →
36. Pine Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Pine Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Five northern pike of any length may be kept.
37. Presque Isle Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Presque Isle Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Birch Lake Boat Launch →
38. Red Cedar Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Red Cedar Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
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39. Red Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Red Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Big Devil Lake Boat Launch →
40. Rice Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Rice Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
41. Shell Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Shell Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye of any length may be kept, but only one fish can be over 14”.
42. Siskiwit Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Siskiwit Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
43. Sparkling Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Sparkling Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
44. Star Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Star Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye of any length may be kept, but only one fish can be over 14”. Only one largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”.
45. Steele Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Steele Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
Boat Launch: Lake Nebagamon Boat Launch →
46. Sugar Camp Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Sugar Camp Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
47. Tainter Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tainter Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Only 10 panfish may be kept.
48. Tom Doyle Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tom Doyle Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
49. Tomahawk Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tomahawk Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
50. Two Sisters Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Two Sisters Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
51. Wapogasset Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Wapogasset Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept, except one fish may be over 18”.
52. Windigo Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Windigo Lake, WisconsinPopular fishing lake in the Lake Superior & North Woods region of Wisconsin.
- ⚠ This water: Motor trolling is permitted (three hooks, baits or lures per person). Fifteen panfish may be kept, but only five of any one species. Walleye of any length may be kept but only one fish can be over 14”.
Fishing Tips for the Lake Superior & North Woods
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Wisconsin; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Lake Superior & North Woods waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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