Vilas County · lake · 243 acres
South Bay
South Bay 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
Showers
85°
63°
14 mph
37%
Fri
Drizzle
75°
62°
10 mph
24%
Sat
Overcast
76°
58°
13 mph
13%
→ 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
- Hiawatha Lake0.5 mi
- Wakefield Lake0.6 mi
- Little Saint Germain Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- West Bay Little Saint Germain Lake1.0 mi
- Moon Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Alma Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- East Bay Little Saint Germain Lake1.8 mi
- Finley Lake1.7 mi
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.
South Bay fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Bay?+
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 South Bay?+
South Bay is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.