Fishing

White Sand Lake, Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County
(T41N R5E S27)

White Sand Lake is located on the Lac du Flambeau Indian reservation. Because of this, we have special size and bag limits.

Wisconsin residents and non-residents over the age of 16 do need a fishing license to fish on all waters in the state of Wisconsin.

Walleye, Sauger and Hybrids
May 6, 2023 to March 3, 2024
The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3

Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish, crappie and yellow perch)
Open All Year
No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.

Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass
May 6, 2023 to June 16, 2023
The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.

Smallmouth bass
May 6, 2023 to June 16, 2023
Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only)

Largemouth bass
June 17, 2023 to March 3, 2024
The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.

Muskellunge and Hybrids
May 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023
The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.

Northern pike
May 7, 2022 to March 5, 2023
No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.

Motor Trolling is allowed with 1 hook, bait, or lure per angler, and 3 hooks, baits, or lures maximum per boat.

For further information, please contact:
Eric Chapman: 715-614-8288 or 715-588-4210 (head of conservation)
Larry Wawonawitz: 715-588-4203
Fish Hatchery: 715-588-3303

Bait is sold at (please call for specific hours of operation):
Lac du Flambeau Tribal Campground: 715-588-4211
Lac du Flambeau Gas Station: 715-588-3447
And many tackle shops in Woodruff and Minocqua.

All information is subject to change. Please refer to public boat landing postings located at the east side of White Sand Lake for the most current and up-to-date information.