Riley Lake Wildlife Area
Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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On Water
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Hunting Type
- Deer
- Duck
- Goose
- Turkey
- Small Game
- Black bear
- Ruffed Grouse
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Fish Type
- Largemouth Bass
- Musky
- Northern Pike
- Panfish
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Fishing style
- Fly Fishing
- Inland Lake / River
Riley Lake Wildlife Area
Information:
715-762-2461
Located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, this area is prime dancing ground for Sharp-tail grouse and is also home to upland game birds, songbirds, deer, bear and other wildlife. Contact the forest service to reserve a blind to view sharptail grouse. There is a boat ramp for 184-acre Riley Lake which has good fish populations of largemouth bass, panfish and northern pike.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
2026 Phillips Flurry 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race/Run/Walk
1/24/2026
Phillips - 14.17 miles away
2
Phillips WinterFest
1/23/2026 - 1/25/2026
Phillips - 16.62 miles away
3
Phillips WinterFest
1/23/2026 - 1/25/2026
Phillips - 16.7 miles away
4
Loon Day Art & Craft Fair
8/05/2026
Mercer - 21.63 miles away
5
Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic
2/21/2026
Phillips - 22.77 miles away
6
Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic
2/21/2026
Phillips - 23.48 miles away
7
North Lakeland Discovery Center Winter Family Play Day
12/30/2025
Manitowish Waters - 23.64 miles away
8
Cross Country Cruisers SnoFest
1/16/2026 - 1/17/2026
Arbor Vitae - 23.9 miles away


