Vilas County · lake · 41 acres
McDonald Lake
McDonald Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
80°
61°
8 mph
34%
Sat
Overcast
77°
59°
13 mph
22%
Sun
Fog
80°
56°
7 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Deer Lake0.2 mi
- Bragonier Lake0.4 mi
- Andrew Lake0.8 mi
- Finley Lake1.0 mi
- Ewald Lake1.8 mi
- Alma Lake1.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- East Bay Little Saint Germain Lake2.0 mi
- Moon Lake1.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.