Today on Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge) is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
Northern pikePresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge) on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access - near State Hwy 13Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,159 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2023 | 2,160 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2021 | 2,160 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2019 | 2,154 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2017 | 2,160 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
The DNR has 14 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)
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Catches & reportsLakes near Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot LakeAdams | 1.3 | 445 | 24 ft |
| Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)Adams | 2.5 | 350 | 30 ft |
| Petenwell LakeWood | 9.6 | 23,040 | 44 ft |
| Nepco LakeWood | 9.7 | 494 | 29 ft |
| Nekoosa FlowageWood | 9.8 | 452 | 17 ft |
| Big Roche A Cri LakeAdams | 10.1 | 205 | 20 ft |
| Wazeecha Lake*Portage | 11.5 | 148 | 20 ft |
| Arkdale Lake (Millpond)Adams | 12.7 | 55 | 6 ft |
Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge) questions
How deep is Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)?
Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge) is 27 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 216 acres.
What fish are in Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)?
There is 1 public launch: Access - near State Hwy 13.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge) stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,159 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.