Chippewa County Wisconsin Fishing
9 documented fish species across 12 Chippewa County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Chippewa County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | B | 8.4 ft | 18 ft | 5 |
| Two Island Lake | B | 15.3 ft | 38 ft | 2 |
| Long Lake | B | 13.1 ft | 101 ft | 6 |
| Axhandle Lake | B | 10.2 ft | 72.5 ft | 3 |
| Loon Lake | C | 4.9 ft | 9 ft | 2 |
| Lake Wissota | D | 3.5 ft | 64.4 ft | 8 |
| Chain Lake | NR | 8.2 ft | 74 ft | 6 |
| Beaver Lake | NR | - | 17 ft | 2 |
| Moon Bay Lake | NR | 3.7 ft | 64.4 ft | 8 |
| Hallie Lake | NR | - | 13 ft | 4 |
| Jacks Lake | NR | 8 ft | 55 ft | 2 |
| Calkins Lake | NR | - | 29 ft | 3 |
Chippewa County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Long Lake spring shocking and netting survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Lake Wissota fisheries survey, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Otter Lake fisheries survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2021Long Lake spring survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2018Cornell Lake fisheries assessment, 2018Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2018 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Chippewa County lakes?
Chippewa County, Wisconsin has 9 documented fish species across 12 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Musky, Walleye.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Chippewa County?
Round Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Chippewa County lakes with a documented fishery.