Alexander Lake, Lincoln County Fishing
A 618-acre Wisconsin flowage in Lincoln County, down to 36 feet.
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Alexander Lake, Lincoln County by the numbers
In Lincoln County, Alexander Lake, Lincoln County spreads over 618 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 36 feet. Merrill lies about 3 miles from the lake. It is a Northern Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex riverine lake.
The DNR musky layer includes it: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2). It lies in the ceded territory, where the walleye bag is three on each water. The DNR fish list names largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, northern pike and panfish. There are 2 public boat landings on its shore. A 2017 satellite estimate puts clarity at 6.1 feet.
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Each species group in Alexander Lake, Lincoln County carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Musky | Present |
| Northern Pike | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
Alexander Lake, Lincoln County musky status: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2).
How the DNR describes the Alexander Lake, Lincoln County fishery
“Complex riverine lakes often support great fisheries for riverine species like smallmouth bass, and in some systems, walleye.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
- Council Grounds State Park Boat Launch2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Property Supervisor
- Alexander Lake Access1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, Wisconsin Public Service Corp
Boat landings close to Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
- Otts Park Boat RampWisconsin River, 2 miles east
- Alexander Lake Access 2Wisconsin River, 3 miles northwest
- Prairie Trails Canoe Launch NorthPrairie River, 4 miles east
- Prairie Trails Canoe Launch SouthPrairie River, 4 miles east
- Pesobic Lake AccessPesobic Lake , 4 miles northeast
- Riverside Park Boat Ramp on Wisconsin River near MerrillWisconsin River, 4 miles east
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
The DNR bottom survey for Alexander Lake, Lincoln County lists 60% sand, 15% gravel, 10% rock, 15% muck.
WDNR types Alexander Lake, Lincoln County as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Invasives verified in Alexander Lake, Lincoln County: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, purple loosestrife and rusty crayfish. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger (ceded territory) | 3 in total; minimum length 15 inches but less than 20 inches may be kept; one may be over 24 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Northern pike (north of Hwy 10) | 5; no minimum length | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Northern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Southern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum length 40 inches | May 2, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 (open water only) |
| Panfish | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Catfish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Bullheads and rough fish | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
No lake record turned up for Alexander Lake, Lincoln County in the WDNR regulation search, so the statewide inland rows are shown.
From the Lincoln County section of the guide: Lincoln County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). A portion of Lincoln County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
For pike Alexander Lake, Lincoln County is north of Hwy 10, and the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map) sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Lakes near Alexander Lake, Lincoln County compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lake, Lincoln County | 618 | 36 | 2 | complex riverine | |
| Merrill Flowage | 4 miles east | 284 | 11 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Lake Pesobic | 4 miles northeast | 147 | 11 | 1 | complex warm clear |
| Olivotti Lake | 8 miles north | 31 | 20 | 0 | simple cool clear |
| Tug Lake | 8 miles north | 151 | 21 | 1 | complex cool clear |
| Larson Lake, Lincoln County | 9 miles northeast | 11 | 40 | 1 | simple cool dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
Lakes next door to Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
- Merrill Flowage4 miles east
- Lake Pesobic4 miles northeast
- Olivotti Lake8 miles north
- Tug Lake8 miles north
- Larson Lake, Lincoln County9 miles northeast
Minnows and tackle close to Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
- Jokin Joe's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Merrill, 2 miles
- Walmart Merrillfarm and general store with fishing gear, Merrill, 5 miles
- Fleet Farm Wausaufarm and general store with fishing gear, Wausau, 15 miles
- Bill's Baitbait and tackle shop, Wausau, 19 miles
- Sportsmans Warehouse #274sporting goods store, Wausau, 19 miles
- Walmart Wausaufarm and general store with fishing gear, Wausau, 19 miles
Towns within reach of Alexander Lake, Lincoln County
- Merrill3 miles
- Maine10 miles
- Wausau16 miles
Alexander Lake, Lincoln County by county
- Lincoln Countyseat: Merrill
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Alexander Lake, Lincoln County: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Alexander Lake, Lincoln County in?
Look in Lincoln County, WDNR Northern Region, about 3 miles from Merrill.
How many acres does the WDNR give Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
618 acres of water and 36 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Alexander Lake, Lincoln County at a public landing?
2 mapped landings, led by Council Grounds State Park Boat Launch.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
On file: largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), muskellunge (present), northern pike (present) and panfish (present).
What size limits apply on Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
Statewide inland limits apply.
What does a nonresident pay to fish Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
How clear does the water in Alexander Lake, Lincoln County run?
Satellite clarity about 6.1 feet (2017). Bottom: 60% sand, 15% gravel, 10% rock, 15% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Which bait counter sits closest to Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
Jokin Joe's Bait & Tackle is about 2 miles from the lake.
Which invasives are in Alexander Lake, Lincoln County?
chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, purple loosestrife and rusty crayfish, per the WDNR.
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