Presque Isle Lake Explained

Presque Isle Lake
Location:Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
Coords:46.2242°N -89.7806°W
Type:Natural
Area:1165acres
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Presque Isle Lake in Wisconsin, USA.

Presque Isle Lake is a lake in the town of Presque Isle, in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It is a recreational lake with sport fishing. Native Americans also spearfish on the lake.

History

The lake is deep.[1] The lake is known for sport fishing muskellunge.[2] [3]

Chippewa Indians exercise their federally protected treaty rights to spearfish walleye on the lake. The activity draws protests from the local residents.[4] The Lac De Flambeau Chippewa Indians were able to spear 449 Walleye from the lake in 1987.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Presque Isle Lake . DNR . Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources . 10 November 2021.
  2. News: Behling Tops 1980 Vilas Musky Contest . 10 November 2021 . Ironwood Daily Globe . 18 December 1980.
  3. News: Voters Reject Musky Rule . 10 November 2021 . Associated Press . Janesville Gazette . 16 April 2003.
  4. News: Governor Watches Spearfishing Unnoticed . 10 November 2021 . Kenosha News . 5 May 1989.
  5. News: Levra . Margaret . Gile Spearing Unsuccessful . 10 November 2021 . Ironwood Daily Globe . 20 April 1987.