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Finley Lake

Finley Lake is a lake in Wisconsin, near Vilas County.

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Fish species in Finley Lake

Among the waters in Vilas County, Finley Lake is listed as a lake with the water profile currently listing about 108 acres and a maximum depth of 26 feet, so there is no need to dress the lake up with a bunch of made-up detail.

A plain-English look at the water

CountyVilas County, WI
Water typeLake
Surface area108 acres
Maximum depth26 feet
Recorded fish5

My first day here would stay uncomplicated by working shoreline cover, weed edges, and the first clean drop away from the bank before making the day harder than it needs to be.

What the fish list tells you

The exact-water list for Finley Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; and I would begin by covering weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and weeds and easy cover for panfish, and keep the day practical and easy to change.

Where I would start

If I had never seen Finley Lake before, I would keep the tackle simple, pick a manageable section, and let the first signs of fish decide the next move, then I would check the current Wisconsin rules before the first cast.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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