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Lost Canoe Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, clear water

279Acres
41ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Lost Canoe is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.1
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
MuskyPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

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✕ Deepest spot, 41 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
WalleyeNo size limit · keep none 14–18" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 55% · rock 20% · muck 15% · gravel 10%
Parks2

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Lost Canoe

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Pallette LakeVilas0.817365 ft
Escanaba LakeVilas0.929326 ft
White Sand LakeVilas0.973471 ft
Nebish LakeVilas1.79852 ft
Nixon LakeVilas2.61105 ft
Allequash LakeVilas3.242624 ft
Little Rice LakeVilas3.3597 ft
Starrett LakeVilas3.56619 ft

Lost Canoe questions

How deep is Lost Canoe Lake?

Lost Canoe Lake is 41 feet at its deepest. It covers 279 acres.

What fish are in Lost Canoe Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and smallmouth bass (present).

Where is the boat launch on Lost Canoe Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lost Canoe Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Lost Canoe Lake?

No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.