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Cable Lake
Bayfield County, Wisconsin · WBIC 2729700
159Acres
43ftMax depth
1Launches
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 43 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
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Rules, log & nearest baitWrite it down. Post it later.
Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-08
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Northern pike | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Bass | 18" min · 1/day | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 25/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Cable is best for out of 10
Bluegill6.4
Perch6.4
Crappie6.4
Largemouth6.4Northern pike6.4Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measure it Print at 100% and this ruler is true to size
inches
Caught one? Post it.
Scan with your phone camera to open the Cable board. Post your catch and the water temp. Your spot stays hidden unless you choose to share it.
lakesheet.com/lakes/bayfield/cable-lake-2729700/Clean, drain, dry2 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Cable Lake, Bayfield County" and the nearest launch (Access at End Cable Lake Landing Rd).
Fishing more than one day?The Cable Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
lakesheet.com/reportsNearest bait shop from Access at End Cable Lake Landing RdBig Brook Baits13350 Town Hall Rd, Hayward, WI 54843 · (715) 558-16749.1 mi · about 14 min drive
- Head west on Cable Lake Landing toward W Cable Lake Rd
- Turn left onto W Cable Lake Rd (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Cable Sunset Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Short Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto US-63 S (6.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Town Hall Rd. Destination will be on the left