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Wind & weather
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DNR data
MuskyCommon6.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Musky | 28" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2025 | 6,461 walleye small fingerling, 1.8" 432 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2023 | 389 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2021 | 475 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2019 | 432 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2017 | 432 walleye large fingerling, 3.3" |
The DNR has 31 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 Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Spider
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Catches & reportsLakes near Spider
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moquah LakeAshland | 1.2 | 50 | 8 ft |
| East Twin LakeAshland | 3 | 110 | 15 ft |
| Day LakeAshland | 3.8 | 625 | 20 ft |
| Mineral LakeAshland | 4.5 | 225 | 29 ft |
| Tea LakeAshland | 4.8 | 50 | 48 ft |
| Coffee LakeBayfield | 5.2 | 54 | 16 ft |
| White Bass LakeBayfield | 5.5 | 112 | 30 ft |
| Upper Clam LakeAshland | 5.7 | 166 | 20 ft |
Spider questions
How deep is Spider Lake?
Spider Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 86 acres.
What fish are in Spider Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common) and largemouth bass (common).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Spider Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Spider Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Spider Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 6,461 walleye (small fingerling) and 432 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.