Florence County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 23 Florence County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Florence County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | B | 12 ft | 16 ft | 3 |
| Halsey Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Reisner Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 5 ft | 3 |
| Fay Lake | B | 7 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
| Sea Lion Lake | B | 21 ft | 82 ft | 5 |
| Ellwood Lake | B | 13 ft | 25 ft | 4 |
| Lost Lake | B | 10.6 ft | 45 ft | 2 |
| Porcupine Lake | B | 11 ft | 20 ft | 2 |
| Patten Lake | B | 10.2 ft | 52 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | C | 7.9 ft | 21 ft | 3 |
| Mirror Lake | NR | 8.5 ft | 13 ft | 2 |
| North Lake | NR | 15 ft | 43 ft | 5 |
| Sand Lake | NR | 10.8 ft | 28 ft | 2 |
| West Lake | NR | 12 ft | 25 ft | 5 |
| East Bass Lake | NR | 17.8 ft | 42 ft | 2 |
| Morgan Lake | NR | 8.6 ft | 10 ft | 1 |
| Scout Lake | NR | 14.2 ft | 26 ft | 2 |
| West Lake -Spread Eagle Chain | NR | 9.5 ft | 68 ft | 5 |
| Twin Falls Flowage Us Twin Falls Dam Lake | NR | 7 ft | 50 ft | 6 |
| Lake Anna | NR | 20.5 ft | 61 ft | 3 |
| Middle Lake -Spread Eagle Chain | NR | 14.4 ft | 54 ft | 5 |
| Bush Lake | NR | 8.1 ft | 18 ft | 3 |
| West Bass Lake | NR | 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.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Florence County?
Bass Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Florence County lakes with a documented fishery.