The Lac du Flambeau Chain of Lakes—also called the Fence Lake Chain—is located in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Known for its spring‑fed clarity and peaceful Northwoods feel, this group of pristine lakes is a favorite for anglers and vacationers alike.
Fence Lake is the largest in the system, but each lake offers something unique. Expect good action targeting muskie, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, perch, rock bass, and bluegill. Clear‑water conditions reward structure‑based and sight‑fishing techniques—especially early and late in the season.
This Chain Is a Big Fish Destination
Big Crawling Stone Lake delivers excellent smallmouth bass fishing during the warmer months.
Flambeau Lake is known for producing trophy muskie, with big fish caught in late summer and fall.
The clear, deep lakes in this chain reward anglers who understand structure, timing, and finesse tactics—especially with live bait and sight-fishing techniques.
Whether you’re chasing monster smallmouth bass, hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime muskie, or simply enjoying peaceful days on crystal-clear water, the Lac du Flambeau Chain is a Northwoods gem worth discovering.
Big Crawling Stone Lake
Big Crawling Stone Lake (map) is 1,483 acres and 87 feet deep. It’s one of the region’s top smallmouth fisheries, especially from mid‑June through summer. It also supports solid walleye and panfish populations, along with muskie and northern pike.
Fence Lake
Fence Lake (map), at 3,483 acres and 86 feet deep, offers excellent fishing for muskie, walleye, panfish, and smallmouth bass. You’ll also find northern pike, trout, and largemouth bass scattered throughout its depths and weedlines.
Flambeau Lake
Flambeau Lake (map) is 1,166 acres and 78 feet deep. It’s well known for trophy muskie—this lake once produced a 51-pounder. It also offers consistent walleye, bass, panfish, and pike action, especially around fall weedlines.
Little Crawling Stone Lake
Little Crawling Stone Lake (map) is a peaceful 113-acre lake with 44 feet of depth. It’s known for panfish and smallmouth bass, with muskie, walleye, northern pike, and largemouth bass also present.
Long Interlaken Lake
Long Interlaken Lake (map) spans 380 acres and reaches 65 feet deep. This clear lake offers good fishing for bass, panfish, walleye, muskie, and northern pike.
Moss Lake
Moss Lake (map) is 185 acres with a max depth of 29 feet. Largemouth bass and panfish are common here, while smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie, and pike are also present.
North Placid Twin Lake
North Placid Twin Lake (map) is 33 acres and 23 feet deep. It holds muskie, walleye, both bass species, and a healthy mix of panfish.
South Placid Twin Lake
South Placid Twin Lake (map) is 36 acres and 26 feet deep. It’s a quiet, fishable lake with a similar mix of species—muskie, walleye, bass, and panfish.
Pokegama Lake
Pokegama Lake (map) is 36 acres and 26 feet deep. It offers similar fishing—muskie, walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and panfish are all present.
