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Wood Lake

Burnett County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

521Acres
35ftMax depth
16ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Wood is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.1
PerchPanfish, abundant8.1
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.1
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
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, 35 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed

Tournaments here: Oct 11. Launches get busy. All tournaments

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 40% · gravel 40% · rock 10% · muck 10%
Lake groupBig Wood Lake Association, Inc

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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish

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

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Lakes near Wood

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Little Wood LakeBurnett2.220723 ft
Spirit LakeBurnett2.459327 ft
Rice LakeBurnett2.58313 ft
Pine LakeBurnett4.35146 ft
Blom LakePolk4.820813 ft
Big Trade LakeBurnett5.143439 ft
Dunham LakeBurnett5.424363 ft
Mud Hen LakeBurnett5.556366 ft

Wood questions

How deep is Wood Lake?

Wood Lake is 35 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 521 acres.

What fish are in Wood Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Wood Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at W Side Of Lake Off Shore Dr.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wood Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Wood Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 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 2026-10-07.