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Wisconsin · Fishing
Long Lake, Wisconsin sits in a cluster of fishable water that rewards anglers who do a little homework before they show up.
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Long Lake, Wisconsin sits in a cluster of fishable water that rewards anglers who do a little homework before they show up. The area's listings include lake fishing at Wolf Pond and Fenton Lake, plus surf fishing access tied to the Lost Lake Campground and Lost Lake Cabins, which puts shoreline casting within reach whether you're camping or renting a cabin. These are smaller, quieter waters rather than heavily trafficked resort lakes, which tends to mean less boat pressure and more room to work a shoreline at your own pace. Wisconsin's Northwoods lakes in this region typically hold largemouth bass, panfish, and northern pike, and the connected campground and cabin options make it practical to fish early mornings and evenings without a long drive. None of the listed waters carry a gold-medal or wild-trout designation, so manage expectations accordingly — this is solid, accessible freshwater fishing rather than a destination trophy fishery. That said, for a family trip, a beginner looking to log hours on the water, or anyone who just wants to fish without crowds, the combination of lake and surf fishing options here covers the basics well.
The listings cover two formats: lake fishing at Wolf Pond and Fenton Lake, and surf fishing (shoreline casting) at Lost Lake Campground and Lost Lake Cabins. If you don't have a boat, the Lost Lake access points are your best starting option since surf fishing there doesn't require one.
Yes. Any angler 16 or older needs a valid Wisconsin fishing license to fish any of these waters. You can purchase one through the Wisconsin DNR website or at local bait shops and sporting goods retailers before you head out.
Laurel Lake Campground
~22 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Kentuck Lake Campground
~39 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Echo Lake
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Pelican Lake - Rhinelander Access
~29 min drive
Easy
Luna White Deer Campground
~36 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Eagle River - Florence District
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Dam Lake
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)
~37 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Arbutus Lake
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Clear Lake
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Cranberry Lake
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Columbus Lake
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near WI.
Early morning and the hour or two before sunset are consistently the most productive windows on smaller Northwoods lakes like these. Midday in summer tends to push fish deeper and slow surface activity considerably.
Yes. Shoreline access at Lost Lake Campground and Lost Lake Cabins makes it easy to fish without a boat, and smaller lake environments like Wolf Pond and Fenton Lake are forgiving for beginners still learning to read water. Panfish in particular are reliable biters and a practical starting point for newer anglers.
A light to medium spinning setup covers most situations across these waters. For surf fishing at Lost Lake, bring enough line to reach past any shoreline vegetation. Worms, small jigs, and inline spinners are versatile choices that work across the species mix typical of Wisconsin Northwoods lakes. Check with a local bait shop in the area for what's been producing recently.
