Iron County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 22 Iron County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Iron County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | 7.5 ft | 21 ft | 6 |
| Rice Lake | 5 ft | 21 ft | 6 |
| Lake of the Falls | 5.4 ft | 23 ft | 6 |
| Wilson Lake | 11 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Pine Lake | 6 ft | 41 ft | 5 |
| Grand Portage Lake | 11.7 ft | 33 ft | 6 |
| Mercer Lake | 12 ft | 24 ft | 7 |
| First Black Lake | 2.5 ft | 19 ft | 5 |
| Long Lake | 5.5 ft | 34 ft | 6 |
| Island Lake | 3.2 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Martha Lake | 9 ft | 55 ft | 6 |
| Deer Lake | 7.5 ft | 18 ft | 2 |
| Fox Lake | 7.3 ft | 23 ft | 3 |
| Sand Lake | 14.2 ft | 35 ft | 3 |
| Lake Dorothy | 7.9 ft | 26 ft | 3 |
| Little Pike Lake | 7.2 ft | 20 ft | 4 |
| Saxon Fall Flowage Lake | 26.2 ft | 12 ft | 5 |
| Catherine Lake | 6.5 ft | 14 ft | 6 |
| Hewitt Lake | 16.5 ft | 88 ft | 3 |
| Lower Springstead Lake | 9.3 ft | 27 ft | 6 |
| Upper Springstead Lake | 10.4 ft | 22 ft | 6 |
| Weber Lake | - | 39 ft | 3 |
Iron County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Echo Lake late spring netting survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Fox Lake late spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Gile Flowage late spring shocking and netting survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Island Lake shocking and netting survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024North Bass Lake late spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Turtle Flambeau Flowage summer netting survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Upson Lake summer netting survey, 2024Netting Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2024Wilson Lake late spring shocking survey, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Iron County lakes?
Iron County, Wisconsin has 8 documented fish species across 22 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Musky, Northern Pike, Walleye.
Which Iron County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Cedar Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Iron County lakes with a documented fishery.