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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.5
MuskyCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
SmallmouthPresent3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How 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 publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Upper Springstead.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
0 publicBefore you go
DNRThis 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Upper Springstead
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Catches & reportsLakes near Upper Springstead
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Springstead LakeIron | 0.4 | 91 | 27 ft |
| Stone LakeIron | 0.6 | 82 | 20 ft |
| Ess LakeIron | 1 | 55 | 12 ft |
| Charnley LakeIron | 1 | 71 | 30 ft |
| Muskie LakeIron | 1.2 | 77 | 21 ft |
| French LakeIron | 1.6 | 92 | 16 ft |
| Boot LakeIron | 1.6 | 180 | 16 ft |
| McDermott LakeIron | 1.8 | 84 | 19 ft |
Upper Springstead questions
How deep is Upper Springstead Lake?
Upper Springstead Lake is 22 feet at its deepest, and 13 feet deep on average. It covers 121 acres.
What fish are in Upper Springstead Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Upper Springstead Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Upper Springstead 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 2026-10-08.