← Chain Lakes

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Chain Lakes

Douglas County, Wisconsin · WBIC 2479800
96Acres
11ftMax depth
0Launches
Depth in feetDNR survey map of Chain Lakes
✕ Deepest spot, 11 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.

Best fishing times All fish

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Wind & weather National Weather Service

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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 on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-07

FishRule
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5/dayOpen
Bass14" min · 5/dayOpen
PanfishNo size limit · 25/dayOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What Chain Lakes is best for out of 10

Northern pike
6.3
Bluegill
3.8
Perch
3.8
Crappie
3.8
Largemouth
3.8

Trip log Date ____ / ____   Water temp ____°F   Wind ______

TimeSpot / depthBaitFishLengthKept

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Clean, drain, dryRemove 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 "Chain Lakes, Douglas County".
Fishing more than one day?The Chain Lakes Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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