Douglas County does have a few good-sized lakes to fish. Lake Superior is huge and anglers have access to the South Shore. St. Croix Flowage and the Minong Flowage are also decent-sized lakes. On this page, we listed the lakes that are larger than 500 acres in order from biggest to smallest. Take a look below to learn more about the biggest lakes to fish in this area.
Lake Superior – Superior, WI
Superior, Wisconsin is the main port for going out onto Lake Superior in Douglas County. Anglers do well in the waters near the mouth of Superior Harbor in the spring. Many boats will troll along the South Shore early in the year as they target lake trout, coho salmon, chinook salmon, steelhead and brown trout. As the water warms through the summer, the boats will be chasing salmon and trout in much deeper waters and many of the charters will head into Minnesota waters as well. In the fall, salmon and trout will move back towards shore to spawn. Good numbers of fish will move into the harbor here as well as the tributaries found along the South Shore.
St Croix Flowage
St Croix Flowage is a 2,247 acre lake located in Douglas County. It has a maximum depth of 28 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from multiple public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish. According to the DNR, all species of fish are listed as common in the lake.
Minong Flowage
Minong Flowage is a 1,587 acre lake located in Douglas, Washburn Counties. It has a maximum depth of 21 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while northern pike and panfish are considered common. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are listed as present.
Lake Nebagamon
Lake Nebagamon is a 986 acre lake located in Douglas County. It has a maximum depth of 56 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, northern pike and panfish are common in the lake while the other species of fish are listed as present.
Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake is a 848 acre lake located in Douglas County. It has a maximum depth of 102 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, trout are common in the lake while all other species of fish are listed as present.
Upper Saint Croix Lake
Upper Saint Croix Lake is a 828 acre lake located in Douglas County. It has a maximum depth of 22 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings. There is also a public beach on the lake. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and trout. According to the DNR, northern pike and walleye are common in the lake while largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and trout are listed as present.
Lower Eau Claire Lake
Lower Eau Claire Lake is a 784 acre lake located in Douglas, Bayfield Counties. It has a maximum depth of 41 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, northern pike, walleye and panfish are common in the lake while largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and muskie are listed as present.