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Tank Lake

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

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Fish species in Tank Lake

Tank Lake is a lake in Vilas County with published numbers of about 13 acres and a maximum depth of 25 feet, so at least you are starting with real numbers instead of guessing from a map.

What this lake is like

CountyVilas County, WI
Water typeLake
Surface area13 acres
Maximum depth25 feet
Recorded fish5

I would rather learn one piece of this water than rush through ten and I would make sure I actually fish the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach and I would only make a big move if those places truly look empty.

What swims here

Species already recorded for Tank Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; which tells me to think about weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and weeds and easy cover for panfish, and avoid hauling gear for every fish in Wisconsin.

A simple way to approach it

For an uncomplicated day on Tank Lake, I would spend less time changing lures and more time noticing depth, cover, water color, and where bait is showing, and I would make sure the current Wisconsin fishing regulations do not add a special rule for this water.

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.

    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.

  • Pumpkinseed — 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.

  • 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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