Sugarbush Chain of Lakes


This smaller chain of lakes is often overlooked by the nearby Lac du Flambeau Chain of Lakes.  If you are in this area though, this smaller chain does offer some solid fishing opportunities for a variety of fish with less fishing pressure.  Access is easier with smaller portable boats such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats or inflatables.


Upper Sugarbush Lake


Upper Sugarbush Lake is a 141 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 29 feet.  Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish.  According to the DNR, muskie and walleye are considered common in the lake.  Northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish are listed as present.



Middle Sugarbush Lake


Middle Sugarbush Lake is a 254 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 57 feet.  Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish.  According to the DNR, all species of fish are listed as present in this lake.



Lower Sugarbush Lake


Lower Sugarbush Lake is a 180 acre lake located in Vilas County.  It has a maximum depth of 61 feet.  Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish.  According to the DNR, all the fish in this lake are listed as present.