Florence County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 23 Florence County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Florence County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | 12 ft | 16 ft | 3 |
| Halsey Lake | 6.5 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Reisner Lake | 6.5 ft | 5 ft | 3 |
| Fay Lake | 7 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Sea Lion Lake | 21 ft | 82 ft | 5 |
| Ellwood Lake | 13 ft | 25 ft | 4 |
| Lost Lake | 10.6 ft | 45 ft | 2 |
| Porcupine Lake | 11 ft | 20 ft | 2 |
| Patten Lake | 10.2 ft | 52 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | 7.9 ft | 21 ft | 3 |
| Mirror Lake | 8.5 ft | 13 ft | 2 |
| North Lake | 15 ft | 43 ft | 5 |
| Sand Lake | 10.8 ft | 28 ft | 2 |
| West Lake | 12 ft | 25 ft | 5 |
| East Bass Lake | 17.8 ft | 42 ft | 2 |
| Morgan Lake | 8.6 ft | 10 ft | 1 |
| Scout Lake | 14.2 ft | 26 ft | 2 |
| West Lake -Spread Eagle Chain | 9.5 ft | 68 ft | 5 |
| Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake | 7 ft | 50 ft | 6 |
| Lake Anna | 20.5 ft | 61 ft | 3 |
| Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain | 14.4 ft | 54 ft | 5 |
| Bush Lake | 8.1 ft | 18 ft | 3 |
| West Bass Lake | 14.4 ft | 19 ft | 2 |
Florence County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Spread Eagle Chain panfish regulation assessment survey, 2025Panfish Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Brule River Flowage comprehensive/creel survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Fay Lake spring summary report, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Halsey Lake comprehensive survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Patten Lake comprehensive survey, 2024Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Long Lake comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Spread Eagle Chain comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022Bush Lake panfish netting survey, 2022Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022East Bass Lake shocking and netting survey, 2022Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Ellwood Lake shocking and netting survey, 2022Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Sand Lake shocking and netting survey, 2022Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022West Bass Lake shocking and netting survey, 2022Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2021Fisher Lake spring shocking survey, 2021Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Patten Lake fisheries summary report, 2021Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2018Spread Eagle Chain comprehensive survey 2018Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2018 (PDF)
- 2016Brule River Flowage fisheries summary report, 2016Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
- 2016Keyes Lake fisheries summary report, 2016Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
- 2016Twin Falls Flowage comprehensive survey 2016Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Florence County lakes?
Florence County, Wisconsin has 7 documented fish species across 23 lakes, including Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass.
Which Florence County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Bass Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Florence County lakes with a documented fishery.