Fishing Trout Lake
Popular Fish Species Trout Lake, WI

Lake Trout Fishing
Good fisheries management by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has created a nice lake trout fishery in Trout Lake, WI. Year round, fishing for lake trout is often quite good and the fish are plentiful. These large trout prefer water below 60 degrees, however they can be caught from as shallow as 15 to 30 feet in Spring and Fall, to as deep as 100 feet or more during Summer and Winter. It is a monumental assistance to use fish finders, or other electronics to help in locating these roaming schools of lake trout. They feed on baitfish and other small fish, so jigs rigged to imitate their prey often work well straight down under the boat. Trolling with numerous set-ups can also produce good catches. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing for big lake trout with spoons can deliver some great catches.

Walleye Fishing
Trout Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Smallmouth bass are the most sought-after species at Trout Lake, with fish over 3 pounds very common. Largemouth bass are also popular here with many anglers. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, when the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies. Other times, focus your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.
Trout Lake Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, lake trout, bowfin, musky and northern pike at Trout Lake in Wisconsin.
One of the deeper, small lakes in the area, Trout Lake is a 3,900-acre lake offering more than just trout fishing. Bass, walleye, sunfish, perch, bowfin, northern pike and muskie also inhabit this fertile fishery. in north-central Wisconsin, 10 miles north of Woodruff. The lake has 18 miles of shoreline, which is best fished form a boat. However some nice fish are caught while fishing from the bank. Public access is available at a half dozen areas around the lake, including along some of the roads circling the lake.
Primary fish species residing in Trout Lake
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Trout Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Cabins on Trout Lake
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
715 614-3993
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Trout Lake North Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off County Road M, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Trout Lake South Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, southeast side, off Lake Shore Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Trout Lake
Boulder Junction Fishing Guides - musky, bass, pike, trout, walleye
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
Click here for a Wisconsin Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters Campground - 715 385-2727
North Trout Lake Campground - 715-542-3923
Trout Lake WI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Trout Lake
Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters
4125 Forest Headquarters Rd
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
715 385-2727
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Trout, bass, walleye, sunfish, perch, bowfin, northern pike and muskie inhabit Trout Lake in north-central Wisconsin.