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Wisconsin

Manitowish Chain of Lakes

Manitowish Chain of Lakes is a solid numbers lake with a real shot at a giant.

Tier A4,256 acres

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Seasonal patterns

How this lake fishes

Spring
Shallow bays, small bucktails, dark-bottom warmups.
Summer
Cabbage edges, topwater at dusk. Bucktails all day.
Fall
Rock and yellow perch on deep breaks. Big rubber, suckers.
Late fall
Trolling basins and casting the steepest breaks you can find.

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Resorts on Manitowish Chain of Lakes

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Guides

See the guide directory.

Tackle shops

Northwoods Bait & Tackle4 mi from main launch

The Musky Shop Annex10 mi from main launch

Dockside Outfitters16 mi from main launch

Launches

  • Public Access NorthFree · 2 lanes · Paved
  • State Park RampFree · 3 lanes · Paved
  • Narrows LandingFree · 2 lanes · Paved
  • Marina Ramp (fee)Paid · 3 lanes · Paved

Gear for this lake

What the locals throw

Data

By the numbers

Acres
4,256
Max depth
45 ft
Forage
yellow perch, crappie, white sucker
Strain
Wisconsin strain
Stocking
Check the state agency for stocking history
Regulations
Verify current rules with the state or provincial agency.

Lake Breakdown

Manitowish Chain of Lakes, spot by spot

  • 40+ marked spots with GPS
  • Month-by-month lure picks
  • Trolling runs with depth and speed

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