Fishing Regulations for Averill Lake - Vilas County
General Waterbody Restrictions
Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the PRESQUE ISLE CHAIN including PRESQUE ISLE LAKE, VAN VLIET LAKE
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted.
Motor Trolling is allowed with 1 hook, bait, or lure per angler, and 3 hooks, baits, or lures maximum per boat.
Fishing Regulations
NOTE: Regulations listed below may not reflect fish species actually found in the lake. See
Averill Lake's WI DNR Lake Page for more information on this lake's characteristics.