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Hilts Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin · WBIC 1564600
61Acres
64ftMax depth
1Launches
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 64 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
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Rules, log & nearest baitWrite it down. Post it later.
Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-08
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Northern pike | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5/day | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 10/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Hilts is best for out of 10
Bluegill6.3
Perch6.3
Crappie6.3
Largemouth3.8Northern pike3.8Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measure it Print at 100% and this ruler is true to size
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Caught one? Post it.
Scan with your phone camera to open the Hilts board. Post your catch and the water temp. Your spot stays hidden unless you choose to share it.
lakesheet.com/lakes/lincoln/hilts-lake-1564600/Clean, drain, dry1 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Hilts Lake, Lincoln County" and the nearest launch (Access).
Fishing more than one day?The Hilts Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
lakesheet.com/reportsNearest bait shop from AccessJ & T's Bait-N-Tackle123 Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 54501 · (715) 362-888410.6 mi · about 15 min drive
- Head southeast on Boat Landing toward Hilts Lake Rd
- Turn left onto Hilts Lake Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto WI-17 N (7.5 mi)
- Turn left onto US-8 W (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto US-8 BUS E (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Sutliff Ave (0.6 mi)
- Then follow your phone's map.