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 | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | 8.8 ft | 42 ft | 5 |
| Lake | 2.5 ft | 24 ft | 7 |
| Spring Lake | 2 ft | 32 ft | 3 |
| Lazy Lake | 4 ft | 8 ft | 4 |
| Wyona Lake | - | 12 ft | 3 |
| Swan Lake | 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.
Which Columbia County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Silver Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Columbia County lakes with a documented fishery.