Buckskin Lake, Oneida County Fishing
A 642-acre Wisconsin lake in Oneida County and Vilas County, down to 22 feet.
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Buckskin Lake, Oneida County by the numbers
In Oneida County and Vilas County, Buckskin Lake, Oneida County spreads over 642 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 22 feet. Lac du Flambeau lies about 5 miles from the lake. It is a Northern Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex cool dark lake.
The DNR musky layer includes it: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2). WDNR records walleye recruitment here as stocking plus natural reproduction. It lies in the ceded territory, where the walleye bag is three on each water. The DNR fish list names northern pike, panfish, walleye, largemouth bass and muskellunge. There are 1 public boat landing on its shore. A 2017 satellite estimate puts clarity at 7.9 feet.
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Each species group in Buckskin Lake, Oneida County carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
| Musky | Present |
Walleye in Buckskin Lake, Oneida County: stocking plus natural reproduction. Buckskin Lake, Oneida County musky status: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2).
How the DNR describes the Buckskin Lake, Oneida County fishery
“Complex cool dark lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for yellow perch, and have the potential to produce quality northern pike and muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
- Buckskin Lake Access1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Program Supervisor
Boat landings close to Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
- Booth Lake AccessBooth Lake, under a mile east
- Diamond Lake Access near Park FallsDiamond Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Squirrel Lake – Kobart Road AccessSquirrel Lake, 2 miles east
- Little Crawling Stone Lake AccessLittle Crawling Stone Lake, 3 miles northeast
- Squaw Lake Access near Park FallsSquaw Lake, 3 miles west
- Squirrel Lake – Carter Road AccessSquirrel Lake, 3 miles southeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
The DNR bottom survey for Buckskin Lake, Oneida County lists 65% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck.
WDNR types Buckskin Lake, Oneida County as a spring lake (groundwater fed, with an outlet stream).
Invasives verified in Buckskin Lake, Oneida County: chinese mystery snail. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
Ordinances in force on Buckskin Lake, Oneida County: water exhibitions and races, water skiing restrictions.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
Each row is the regulation the WDNR app prints for Buckskin Lake, Oneida County.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only). |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
Every species on Buckskin Lake, Oneida County also falls under this note: 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.
From the Oneida County section of the guide: Oneida County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). With the exceptions below, Northern Bass Zone rules apply (see page 12). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (one hook, bait or lure per person; three lines maximum per boat).
For pike Buckskin Lake, Oneida County is north of Hwy 10, and the Northern Bass Zone sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Recent stockings at Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
Stocking records for Buckskin Lake, Oneida County: 3 entries, 30,106 fish, years 2024 to 2025.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.5 in | 3,255 |
| 2024 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.4 in | 24,732 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.5 in | 2,119 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Lakes near Buckskin Lake, Oneida County compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckskin Lake, Oneida County | 642 | 22 | 1 | complex cool dark | |
| Booth Lake, Oneida County | 1 mile east | 204 | 34 | 1 | complex cool clear |
| Clear Lake near Lac du Flambeau, Oneida County | 1 mile west | 214 | 23 | 0 | complex warm clear |
| Haskell Lake | 1 mile northeast | 89 | 50 | 0 | complex warm clear |
| Great Bass Lake | 2 miles south | 116 | 24 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Gene Lake | 2 miles north | 25 | 26 | 0 | simple warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
Lakes next door to Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
- Booth Lake, Oneida County1 mile east
- Clear Lake near Lac du Flambeau, Oneida County1 mile west
- Haskell Lake1 mile northeast
- Great Bass Lake2 miles south
- Gene Lake2 miles north
Minnows and tackle close to Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
- Walmart Minocquafarm and general store with fishing gear, Minocqua, 10 miles
- Lets Go Fishin Nowbait and tackle shop, Minocqua, 11 miles
- Sallet's Northwoods Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Minocqua, 11 miles
- Kurts Island Sport Shopsporting goods store, Minocqua, 11 miles
- Rollie & Helens Musky Shopbait and tackle shop, Minocqua, 12 miles
- Springstead Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Park Falls, 12 miles
Towns within reach of Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
- Lac du Flambeau5 miles
- Minocqua11 miles
- Woodruff12 miles
Buckskin Lake, Oneida County by county
- Oneida Countyseat: Rhinelander
- Vilas Countyseat: Eagle River
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Buckskin Lake, Oneida County: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Buckskin Lake, Oneida County in?
Look in Oneida County and Vilas County, WDNR Northern Region, about 5 miles from Lac du Flambeau.
How many acres does the WDNR give Buckskin Lake, Oneida County?
642 acres of water and 22 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Buckskin Lake, Oneida County at a public landing?
1 mapped landing, led by Buckskin Lake Access.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Buckskin Lake, Oneida County?
On file: northern pike (common), panfish (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and muskellunge (present).
What size limits apply on Buckskin Lake, Oneida County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids: The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
What does a nonresident pay to fish Buckskin Lake, Oneida 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 Buckskin Lake, Oneida County run?
Satellite clarity about 7.9 feet (2017). Bottom: 65% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck. WDNR class: complex cool dark. Type: spring-fed.
Which bait counter sits closest to Buckskin Lake, Oneida County?
Walmart Minocqua is about 10 miles from the lake.
When did WDNR crews last stock Buckskin Lake, Oneida County?
WDNR stocked 3,255 walleye in 2025.
Hitch up the boat and haul it to Buckskin Lake, Oneida County
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