Iron County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 22 Iron County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Iron County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 21 ft | 6 |
| Rice Lake | B | 5 ft | 21 ft | 6 |
| Lake of the Falls | B | 5.4 ft | 23 ft | 6 |
| Wilson Lake | B | 11 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Pine Lake | B | 6 ft | 41 ft | 5 |
| Grand Portage Lake | B | 11.7 ft | 33 ft | 6 |
| Mercer Lake | B | 12 ft | 24 ft | 7 |
| First Black Lake | C | 2.5 ft | 19 ft | 5 |
| Long Lake | NR | 5.5 ft | 34 ft | 6 |
| Island Lake | NR | 3.2 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Martha Lake | NR | 9 ft | 55 ft | 6 |
| Deer Lake | NR | 7.5 ft | 18 ft | 2 |
| Fox Lake | NR | 7.3 ft | 23 ft | 3 |
| Sand Lake | NR | 14.2 ft | 35 ft | 3 |
| Lake Dorothy | NR | 7.9 ft | 26 ft | 3 |
| Little Pike Lake | NR | 7.2 ft | 20 ft | 4 |
| Saxon Fall Flowage Lake | NR | 26.2 ft | 12 ft | 5 |
| Catherine Lake | NR | 6.5 ft | 14 ft | 6 |
| Hewitt Lake | NR | 16.5 ft | 88 ft | 3 |
| Lower Springstead Lake | NR | 9.3 ft | 27 ft | 6 |
| Upper Springstead Lake | NR | 10.4 ft | 22 ft | 6 |
| Weber Lake | NR | - | 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.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Iron County?
Cedar Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Iron County lakes with a documented fishery.