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Spider Lake

Iron County · cool-water, clear water

359Acres
49ftMax depth
17ftAverage depth
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What Spider is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0
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, 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
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
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 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

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    Bottomgravel 40% · sand 25% · muck 25% · rock 10%
    WaterMesotrophic

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2024
    13,830 walleye small fingerling, 1.6"
    2021
    13,799 walleye small fingerling, 1.5"
    3,590 walleye large fingerling, 6.6"

    The DNR has 29 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike

    Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 15")

    Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
    Invasive species here

    Chinese Mystery Snail · Purple Loosestrife

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

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    Payment LakeIron1.66617 ft
    Echo LakeIron2.422025 ft
    Clear LakeIron2.46720 ft
    Martha LakeIron2.515251 ft
    Grand Portage LakeIron2.714433 ft
    Rice LakeIron2.812521 ft
    North Bass LakeIron3.319411 ft

    Spider questions

    How deep is Spider Lake?

    Spider Lake is 49 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 359 acres.

    What fish are in Spider Lake?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Spider Lake?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Spider Lake?

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

    Is Spider Lake stocked?

    Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 13,830 walleye (small 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.