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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Lac Courte Oreilles in Wisconsin.

Lac Courte Oreilles, WI

Easily accessible at the junction of Highways 27 and 70, Lac Courte Oreilles is loaded with fish and surrounded by beauty. Come spend a day at this boating and fishing haven, and you'll want to return again and again.

The purpose of this page is to deliver an overview of this lake, the fishing options, and area amenities. Our goal is to provide info to first time visitors, as well as beginner and novice anglers. We gathered details from personal experience, numerous trusted websites that each offer select bits of information, and videos of fishing activity on the lake. These websites include the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, marinas at the lake, campgrounds, boat rental agencies and others. By consolidating this information to one page it allows visitors to see the entire picture, all in one place.

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Lac Courte Oreilles is located in the northwestern part of Wisconsin, specifically in Sawyer County. This beautiful lake is renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities, attracting anglers from near and far.

One of the popular fish species in Lac Courte Oreilles is largemouth bass. The lake's structure, including weed beds, submerged timber, and rocky areas, provides ideal habitat for these bass. Anglers often target them using a variety of techniques such as casting soft plastics, working topwater lures, or using crankbaits.

Smallmouth bass are also abundant in Lac Courte Oreilles. They are known for their aggressive strikes and spirited fights. Anglers can target smallmouth bass by casting artificial lures like crankbaits, jigs, or spinnerbaits near rocky structures or drop-offs.

Walleye is another prized species in the lake. Anglers often find success trolling with crankbaits or worm harnesses, jigging with live bait or artificial jigs, or drifting with live bait rigs. The early morning and evening hours are typically the best times to target walleye.

Muskie, the apex predator of freshwater, is a highly sought-after species in Lac Courte Oreilles. Known for their size and ferocity, muskie provide a thrilling angling experience. Anglers pursuing muskie use large baits such as bucktails, jerkbaits, or topwater lures, often requiring perseverance and patience.

Black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill also contribute to the diverse fishery of Lac Courte Oreilles. Anglers can target black crappie using small jigs, live bait, or bobber rigs near submerged structures or brush piles. Northern pike can be caught using larger lures like spoons, spinners, or swimbaits. Yellow perch and bluegill are often targeted using small jigs, worms, or live bait.

Lac Courte Oreilles in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, is a popular fishing destination known for its abundance of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie, black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill. With its excellent fishing opportunities, boating facilities, and camping options, the lake offers a well-rounded outdoor experience for anglers and nature enthusiasts.

This 5,000-acre lake is the largest freshwater lake in the area. Fishing enthusiasts prowl these waters for its reputed trophy muskie, quality bass and northern pike fishing. Also thriving within the 25 miles of shoreline wrapping this gem are walleye, crappie, sunfish, perch and bluegill. Boat ramps, rental boats and lodging await your visit. Some of the lodges have areas for fishing from the bank.

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Primary fish species residing in Lac Courte Oreilles

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Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Black crappie Walleye Bluegill Pumpkinseed Sunfish Rock Bass Yellow Perch Muskie Northern Pike

Lac Courte Oreilles Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lac Courte Oreilles offers not only exceptional fishing opportunities but also a great boating and camping experience. Anglers can enjoy exploring the lake's scenic shoreline and various fishing spots, while boaters have access to public boat ramps and marinas. Camping options near the lake provide opportunities to extend your stay and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lac Courte Oreilles Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Lac Courte Oreilles Landing, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Sand Lake Pines Resort & Campground - 715 865-2309

Stone Haven RV Park - 715 558-5172

Lac Courte Oreilles WI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Contact Information

Lac Courte Oreilles
Angler's Haven Resort
15437 County Road KK
Hayward, WI 54843
715 634-2757

 

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Lac Courte Oreilles in WI

Fishing for trophy muskie, bass and northern pike in northwest WI.

Lac Courte Oreilles, in Wisconsin.