Fishing At Lac Courte Oreilles

AKA: Lac Courte Oreilles Lake

What to fish for...

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.

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. This 5,000-acre lake in the northwest corner of the state 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.

Primary fish species residing in Lac Courte Oreilles

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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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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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