Washburn County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 37 Washburn County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Washburn County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 25 ft | 4 |
| Bass Lake | B | 16 ft | 31 ft | 4 |
| Stone Lake | B | 23 ft | 49 ft | 5 |
| Shell Lake | B | 16 ft | 36 ft | 6 |
| Bean Lake | B | 10 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Horseshoe Lake | B | 13 ft | 21 ft | 4 |
| Tozer Lake | B | 16 ft | 53 ft | 4 |
| Mclain Lake | B | 9.5 ft | 30 ft | 4 |
| Middle Kimball Lake | B | 16 ft | 77 ft | 3 |
| Matthews Lake | B | 13.3 ft | 26 ft | 5 |
| Lake Nancy | B | 14 ft | 39 ft | 6 |
| South Twin Lake | B | 14 ft | 29 ft | 4 |
| Gilmore Lake | B | 10 ft | 36 ft | 4 |
| Upper Kimball Lake | B | 10 ft | 11 ft | 3 |
| Big Mckenzie Lake | B | 10 ft | 71 ft | 7 |
| Lower Kimball Lake | B | 6 ft | 6 ft | 3 |
| Spooner Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 17 ft | 4 |
| Slim Lake | B | 15.7 ft | 42 ft | 5 |
| Yellow River Flowage Lake | B | 10 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Birch Lake | C | 5.5 ft | 73 ft | 5 |
| Potato Lake | C | 9.9 ft | 20 ft | 3 |
| Minong Flowage Lake | C | 3.5 ft | 21 ft | 5 |
| Kekegama Lake | C | 5.2 ft | 24 ft | 3 |
| Silver Lake | NR | 11 ft | 28 ft | 4 |
| Big Bass Lake | NR | 17.9 ft | 27 ft | 4 |
| Bass Lake | NR | 14 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Island Lake | NR | 14.5 ft | 44 ft | 4 |
| Mud Lake | NR | - | 13 ft | 4 |
| Loon Lake | NR | - | 63 ft | 2 |
| Little Sand Lake | NR | 12 ft | 21 ft | 4 |
| Ripley Lake | NR | 8.6 ft | 27 ft | 4 |
| Spring Lake | NR | - | 24 ft | 4 |
| Dunn Lake | NR | 14.2 ft | 39 ft | 4 |
| No Mans Lake | NR | 9 ft | 23 ft | 3 |
| Gull Lake | NR | 11 ft | 19 ft | 3 |
| Trego Lake | NR | - | 36 ft | 7 |
| Long Lake North Channel | NR | - | 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.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Washburn County?
Deep Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Washburn County lakes with a documented fishery.