The Conover, Phelps area is known for some excellent muskie fishing. North Twin Lake is the lake that gets the most attention and it has been known for producing some very big muskie in the past with 50 inch fish being reported here. Big Sand Lake is another good-sized lake that is capable of growing some bigger muskie. Some of the other lakes in this area will also put out some quality fish from time to time. This is a good area for planning a muskie trip since there are so many quality lakes in such a small area. If you’re looking for some action waters, the Eagle River Chain of Lakes are a short drive away as well.
Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake is a 1,427 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 56 feet. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in the lake while muskie, smallmouth bass and walleye are considered common. Largemouth bass and northern pike are listed as present.
Little Tamarack Flowage
Little Tamarack Flowage is a 236 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 16 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from one public boat landing. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. According to the Wisconsin DNR, panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike are common in this lake and muskie are present.
Long Lake
Long Lake is a 886 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 88 feet. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout and panfish. According to the DNR, smallmouth bass and walleye are considered common in the lake while all the other species of fish are listed as present.
North & South Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes (North) is a 2,871 acre lake located in Vilas County. Visitors have access to these lakes from 2 public boat landings. North Twin Lake has been known as one of the better muskie lakes to fish in Vilas County for many years. Big fish can be found in this lake if you put in the time.
Other fish include panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. The Wisconsin DNR lists muskie, panfish and walleye as common in this lake. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are listed as present.
North Twin Lake WI DNR Lake Page
Twin Lakes (South) is a 628 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 43 feet with very clear water. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. According to the DNR, muskie, walleye and panfish are considered common in the lake while the other species of fish are listed as present.
South Twin Lake WI DNR Lake Page
Pioneer Lake
Pioneer Lake is a 429 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 27 feet. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the Wisconsin DNR, muskie, panfish and largemouth bass are common in this lake. Northern pike and walleye are listed as present in this lake.
Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake is a 612 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish. According to the DNR, all fish are considered present in this lake. The water clarity is very clear.
Upper Buckatabon Lake & Lower Buckatabon Lake
Upper Buckatabon Lake is a 493 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 47 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from one public boat landing. Lower Buckatabon Lake is a 378 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 16 feet. Both lakes have muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye in them. Panfish are considered abundant in these lakes according to the Wisconsin DNR. Northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass and muskie are considered common and smallmouth bass are considered present.
Lower Buckataban Lake WI DNR Lake Page
Upper Buckataban Lake WI DNR Lake Page
