If you’re chasing bigger lakes with serious trophy potential, here are the top lakes in Vilas County over 1,000 surface acres. For smaller lakes, check out the Vilas County towns page. Keep scrolling for the area’s largest and most rewarding fisheries.
Lac Vieux Desert
Lac Vieux Desert spans 4,017 acres with a max depth of 38 feet and multiple public landings. Known for its well-rounded fishery, it supports strong populations of walleye, muskie, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish—all considered common and offering excellent trophy potential.
Trout Lake
Trout Lake covers 3,864 acres and drops to 117 feet deep. With several public landings, it’s home to trophy muskie, walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, trout, and panfish. Known for clean water and healthy populations, it’s a premier destination for serious anglers.
Fence Lake
Fence Lake (3,483 acres, 86 ft deep) within the Lac du Flambeau Chain offers excellent fishing for muskie, walleye, panfish, and smallmouth bass. Pike and trout are also present, with muskies and walleyes showing strong numbers.
North Twin Lake
North Twin Lake is 2,871 acres and accessible via two public landings. Renowned for muskie, it’s one of the county’s best trophy lakes. Walleyes and panfish are common, with both bass species also available for plenty of action.
Big St. Germain Lake
Big St. Germain Lake spans 1,622 acres and reaches 42 feet deep, with one public landing. Known for active muskie, walleye, pike, bass, trout, and panfish, its moderately clear waters support trophy-caliber fish across species.
Crawling Stone Lake
Crawling Stone Lake covers 1,483 acres (87 ft depth) with very clear water. It’s part of Lac du Flambeau and supports strong walleye and panfish populations, along with muskie, pike, and bass—an angler favorite for big fish.
Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake is 1,427 acres and 56 feet deep. It holds abundant panfish and healthy walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie, and pike. A top choice for anglers seeking variety across species.
Ike Walton Lake
Ike Walton Lake covers 1,417 acres with 61 feet max depth. Offers a solid array of muskie, walleye, bass, and panfish—an under-the-radar lake worth exploring for trophy fishing.
Squirrel Lake
Squirrel Lake spans 1,309 acres (46 ft deep). It supports abundant muskie, walleye, both bass species, and panfish—one of the busiest fisheries with solid trophy quality.
Star Lake
Star Lake is 1,219 acres and 68 feet deep. Strong populations of muskie, walleye, and panfish, with regular catches of trophy fish and healthy bass and pike action.
White Sand Lake
White Sand Lake spans 1,181 acres and reaches 63 feet deep. It has solid muskie and walleye fisheries, plus bass, pike, and panfish—all with good numbers for trophy hunts.
Flambeau Lake
Flambeau Lake covers 1,166 acres (78 ft deep) in very clear water. Part of Lac du Flambeau, it offers muskies, walleyes, bass, pike, and panfish—known for quality fishing paired with scenery.
Presque Isle Lake
Presque Isle Lake (1,165 acres, 103 ft deep) is legendary for trophy smallmouth bass and muskie, with clear water and nighttime fishing opportunities that make it stand out.
Big Arbor Vitae Lake
Big Arbor Vitae Lake spans 1,070 acres (41 ft deep). Known for abundant muskie and walleye, plus bass and panfish, it’s a family-friendly destination with trophy potential.
Plum Lake
Plum Lake covers 1,057 acres and 57 feet deep. Moderately clear water holds strong populations of muskie, walleye, bass, pike, and panfish—a great all-around trophy fishery.
Pokegama Lake
Pokegama Lake (1,041 acres, 65 ft deep) is part of Lac du Flambeau and supports common walleyes, pike, panfish, and healthy populations of muskie and bass—a consistent trophy lake.
Little Trout Lake
Little Trout Lake is 1,007 acres and 98 feet deep. Known for muskie, walleye, trout, bass, and panfish, it offers both trophy potential and deep-water clarity.
Little St. Germain Lake
Little St. Germain Lake is just under 1,000 acres (972 acres, 53 ft deep) with public access. Known for abundant pike, common muskie and walleye, plus bass and panfish, it’s a great addition to your big-fish hop.
These larger Vilas County lakes deliver trophy opportunities across all major game species—from muskies and walleyes to bass, pike, and panfish. Tight lines and happy hunting!
