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STERLING LAKE

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Water Name:

Sterling Lake

Water Type:

Inland Lake

Water Size:

73 acres

Location:

Rt. 173 & Rt. 41

County:

Lake

Fishing Regulations:

refer to regs booklet

 

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Public Recreational Facilities

Boat Fishing

yes 

Boat Rental

 

Ramps

yes 

Water Skiing

 

Motors

 

Swimming

 

Camp/Picnic

 


This lake is offers a varied fishery including panfish, channel catfish, bass, muskie and walleye. It is located near a major interstate (US 94) and can be fished from shore effectively so accessible is a good word to describe Sterling Lake.

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