Columbia County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 6 Columbia County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Columbia County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | B | 8.8 ft | 42 ft | 5 |
| Lake | D | 2.5 ft | 24 ft | 7 |
| Spring Lake | D | 2 ft | 32 ft | 3 |
| Lazy Lake | D | 4 ft | 8 ft | 4 |
| Wyona Lake | D | - | 12 ft | 3 |
| Swan Lake | NR | 4.8 ft | 82 ft | 5 |
Columbia County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Lake Wisconsin fall shocking survey, 2025Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Lazy Lake comprehensive fisheries survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Lake Wisconsin comprehensive fisheries survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Lake Wisconsin/Wisconsin River creel survey, 2023Creel Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2021Baraboo River hoop net survey, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Comprehensive fishery survey of Park Lake, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2018Swan and Spring lakes comprehensive survey 2018Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2018 (PDF)
- 2017Lake Wisconsin comprehensive survey 2017Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2017 (PDF)
- 2013Lake Wisconsin/Lower Wisconsin River lake sturgeon 2013Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2013 (PDF)
- 2012Lake Wisconsin comprehensive survey 2012Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2012 (PDF)
- 2011Park Lake comprehensive survey 2011Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2011 (PDF)
- 2011Spring Lake comprehensive survey 2011Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2011 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Columbia County lakes?
Columbia County, Wisconsin has 8 documented fish species across 6 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Musky.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Columbia County?
Silver Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Columbia County lakes with a documented fishery.