Manitowish Waters, WI Northern Pike Fishing


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Manitowish Chain of Lakes


The Manitowish Chain of Lakes consists of 10 lakes that offers some excellent fishing for a variety of fish.  Anglers come here to target northern pike, muskie, walleye, bass and panfish.  This chain is a little farther north than Minocqua, but well worth the drive if you’re looking for good fishing with smaller crowds.

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Other Area Lakes


Island Lake


Island Lake is a 865 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 35 feet.  Fish include muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish.  According to the DNR, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake while largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are listed as present.

WI DNR Lake Page



Rest Lake


Rest Lake is a 655 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 53 feet.  Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish.  According to the DNR, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake while largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are listed as present.

WI DNR Lake Page



Spider Lake


Spider Lake is a 278 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 43 feet.    Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish.  According to the DNR, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake while largemouth and smallmouth bass are listed as present.

WI DNR Lake Page