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Eagle Lake

Bayfield County · cool-water, clear water

163Acres
52ftMax depth
14ftAverage depth
0Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Eagle is best for

DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.9
WalleyeCommon7.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
SmallmouthCommon6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
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

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 52 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassFive largemouth and smallmouth bass in total may be kept, but only one may be a smallmouth bass and it must be at least 18"June 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 →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

0 public
    Nearest bait shopSouthside Bait & Tackle68255 Co Hwy H, Iron River, WI 54847 · (715) 372-59436.7 mi · about 11 min drive · Directions
    Bottomsand 50% · gravel 30% · muck 20%
    WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
    Parks2
    Lake groupDelta Area Lakes Association Iron River Lakes Association

    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
    Invasive species here

    Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil

    Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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    Eagle questions

    How deep is Eagle Lake?

    Eagle Lake is 52 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 163 acres.

    What fish are in Eagle Lake?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Eagle Lake?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Eagle Lake?

    18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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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.