Washburn County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 37 Washburn County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Washburn County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Lake | 7.5 ft | 25 ft | 4 |
| Bass Lake | 16 ft | 31 ft | 4 |
| Stone Lake | 23 ft | 49 ft | 5 |
| Shell Lake | 16 ft | 36 ft | 6 |
| Bean Lake | 10 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 13 ft | 21 ft | 4 |
| Tozer Lake | 16 ft | 53 ft | 4 |
| Mclain Lake | 9.5 ft | 30 ft | 4 |
| Middle Kimball Lake | 16 ft | 77 ft | 3 |
| Matthews Lake | 13.3 ft | 26 ft | 5 |
| Lake Nancy | 14 ft | 39 ft | 6 |
| South Twin Lake | 14 ft | 29 ft | 4 |
| Gilmore Lake | 10 ft | 36 ft | 4 |
| Upper Kimball Lake | 10 ft | 11 ft | 3 |
| Big Mckenzie Lake | 10 ft | 71 ft | 7 |
| Lower Kimball Lake | 6 ft | 6 ft | 3 |
| Spooner Lake | 6.5 ft | 17 ft | 4 |
| Slim Lake | 15.7 ft | 42 ft | 5 |
| Yellow River Flowage Lake | 10 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Birch Lake | 5.5 ft | 73 ft | 5 |
| Potato Lake | 9.9 ft | 20 ft | 3 |
| Minong Flowage Lake | 3.5 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Kekegama Lake | 5.2 ft | 24 ft | 3 |
| Silver Lake | 11 ft | 28 ft | 4 |
| Big Bass Lake | 17.9 ft | 27 ft | 4 |
| Bass Lake | 14 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Island Lake | 14.5 ft | 44 ft | 4 |
| Mud Lake | - | 13 ft | 4 |
| Loon Lake | - | 63 ft | 2 |
| Little Sand Lake | 12 ft | 21 ft | 4 |
| Ripley Lake | 8.6 ft | 27 ft | 4 |
| Spring Lake | - | 24 ft | 4 |
| Dunn Lake | 14.2 ft | 39 ft | 4 |
| No Mans Lake | 9 ft | 23 ft | 3 |
| Gull Lake | 11 ft | 19 ft | 3 |
| Trego Lake | - | 36 ft | 7 |
| Long Lake North Channel | - | 74 ft | 5 |
Washburn County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2023Minong Flowage comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Stone Lake comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Washburn County lakes?
Washburn County, Wisconsin has 8 documented fish species across 37 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass.
Which Washburn County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Deep Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Washburn County lakes with a documented fishery.