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Drummond Lake

Bayfield County · cool-water, clear water

97Acres
49ftMax depth
18ftAverage depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Drummond is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked5.4
SmallmouthPresent3.8
How 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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✕ Deepest spot, 49 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

2 public
Nearest bait shop from Access at off Drummond Dam Rd.Hunter's General Store52150 Wisconsin Ave, Drummond, WI 54832 · (715) 739-66451.9 mi · about 4 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 50% · gravel 50%
Parks2

Stocking

DNR records
2022
484 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
2020
484 walleye large fingerling, 6.9"
2018
484 walleye large fingerling, 6.3"
2016
484 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2014
484 walleye large fingerling, 6.4"

The DNR has 31 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Drummond

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Mill Pond LakeBayfield1.16210 ft
Flynn LakeBayfield1.36442 ft
Cisco LakeBayfield1.495105 ft
Esox LakeBayfield1.85148 ft
Star LakeBayfield3.623455 ft
Perch LakeBayfield4.17077 ft
Pigeon LakeBayfield4.321326 ft
Bass LakeBayfield55632 ft

Drummond questions

How deep is Drummond Lake?

Drummond Lake is 49 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 97 acres.

What fish are in Drummond Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Drummond Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access at off Drummond Dam Rd. and Access at S End of Lake off Drummond Lk Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Drummond Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Drummond Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Drummond Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 484 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.