Fishing Lake Du Bay

AKA: DuBay Reservoir

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Lake DuBay, WI

Popular Fish Species Lake Du Bay, WI

Lake Du Bay Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Du Bay is a popular ice fishing derby lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. In winter when the lake freezes over and the ice is safe, bass can also be caught while ice fishing. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Walleye Fishing

Lake Du Bay is home quality walleye fishing. Good fisheries management by Fisheries Management. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. 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.

Lake Du Bay Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are the most sought-after species at Lake Du Bay, with fish over 3 pounds very common. 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. Spend 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.

Lake Du Bay Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Lake DuBay in Wisconsin.

Offering excellent walleye, smallmouth bass and panfish fishing, Lake DuBay is a 6,700-acre reservoir in the central part of the state, at Knowlton, WI. Other fish species in the lake include largemouth, bass, catfish, crappie, perch, muskie and northern pike.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Du Bay

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Lake DuBay Amenities

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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Dubay Waters Boating Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
715 344-2628

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

County Road DB Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off County Road DB, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Dubay Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off County Road E, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Mead Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, on the island at the juncture of County Road DB & C, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Park Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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