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Sherman Lake

Iron & Vilas counties · cool-water, clear water

126Acres
19ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Sherman is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.0
MuskyCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Sherman.

✕ Deepest spot, 19 ft

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
WalleyeNo size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
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 →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 50% · rock 20% · gravel 15% · muck 15%
Parks2

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 Sherman

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Dead Pike LakeVilas2.329780 ft
Mud LakeIron2.7567 ft
Birch LakeIron2.76312 ft
Lower Sugarbush LakeVilas2.918261 ft
Sandy Beach LakeIron2.911113 ft
Middle Sugarbush LakeVilas3.726957 ft
Fat LakeIron3.79923 ft
Little Trout LakeVilas3.797898 ft

Sherman questions

How deep is Sherman Lake?

Sherman Lake is 19 feet at its deepest. It covers 126 acres.

What fish are in Sherman Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Sherman Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sherman Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Sherman Lake?

No size limit · 1 over 14" · 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.