Flambeau Lake

Lake fishing Wisconsin · 05:08 - 20:53

Flambeau Lake is a lake in Wisconsin. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather

Overcast

Water temp (est.)

65°F

Air temp

56°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

29.5 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-17 15:03

Best times today

Dusk 19:38–21:38 Night 21:38–04:23

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (14 species)

Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

18%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

18%

Active through the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

14%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

7%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

6%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

6%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Brook Trout

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

6%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bluegill

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.

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White Bass

White Bass

Morone chrysops

2%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

1%

Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Flambeau Lake is a lake in Wisconsin.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and strong scent for common carp.

Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Flambeau Lake is a 1,166 acre lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, USA. The community of Lac du Flambeau completely surrounds the lake. Fish present in the lake are muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. There is one boat ramp on the northeast shore, accessible from Highway 47. It has a maximum depth of 78 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Flambeau Lake?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Flambeau Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Flambeau Lake?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Flambeau Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 18%.