Today on Sherwood Lake*
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Sherwood Lake* is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon · stocked7.4
BluegillPanfish, present · stocked4.9
Northern pikePresent · stocked4.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 342 northern pike large fingerling, 4" |
| 2022 | 5,421 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7" 29,682 bluegill large fingerling, 1.6" |
| 2021 | 251 northern pike large fingerling, 7.7" 5,706 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8" |
| 2020 | 230 northern pike large fingerling, 9.95" 2,855 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.3" 28,533 bluegill small fingerling, 1.1" |
| 2019 | 235 northern pike large fingerling, 7.7" 2,855 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7" 17,094 bluegill large fingerling, 0.75" 5,400 bluegill large fingerling, 4" 5,810 black crappie large fingerling, 1.25" 1,490 black crappie large fingerling, 4" |
The DNR has 24 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before 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, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass (Larger Than 16"), Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Sherwood Lake*
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Catches & reportsLakes near Sherwood Lake*
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter FlowageJackson | 11.1 | 348 | 24 ft |
| South Gallagher FlowageWood | 11.7 | 395 | 6 ft |
| Dexter LakeWood | 12.9 | 298 | 17 ft |
| Seventeen FlowageJackson | 13.3 | 178 | 4 ft |
| White Tail FlowageJackson | 13.6 | 94 | 8 ft |
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 13.9 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Town Line FlowageJackson | 14.3 | 143 | 7 ft |
| Meadow Valley FlowageJuneau | 15.6 | 1,913 | 8 ft |
Sherwood Lake* questions
How deep is Sherwood Lake*?
Sherwood Lake* is 9 feet at its deepest, and 3 feet deep on average. It covers 114 acres.
What fish are in Sherwood Lake*?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Sherwood Lake*?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Sherwood Lake*?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Sherwood Lake*?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Sherwood Lake* stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 342 northern pike (large 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 2026-10-07.