Today on Spirit River
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Spirit River is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.3
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
MuskyPresent4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 8
The DNR drew Spirit River on 8 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| 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
4 public- Access off EDirections
- AccessDirections
- Access nr 86Directions
- Access nr 86 and Spirit Haven RdDirections
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 Bullheads, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsPurple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Spirit River
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Catches & reportsLakes near Spirit River
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake MohawksinLincoln | 2.3 | 1,910 | 25 ft |
| Road LakeLincoln | 4.3 | 82 | 35 ft |
| Jersey City FlowageLincoln | 5 | 433 | 20 ft |
| Grandmother FlowageLincoln | 5.4 | 119 | 22 ft |
| Halfmoon LakeLincoln | 6 | 106 | 14 ft |
| Skanawan LakeLincoln | 6.4 | 69 | 5 ft |
| Twin LakesLincoln | 6.5 | 53 | 23 ft |
| Somo LakeLincoln | 6.6 | 340 | 25 ft |
Spirit River questions
How deep is Spirit River Flowage?
Spirit River Flowage is 25 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 1,220 acres.
What fish are in Spirit River Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Spirit River Flowage?
There are 4 public launches: Access off E, Access, Access nr 86 and Access nr 86 and Spirit Haven Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Spirit River Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Spirit River Flowage?
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 2026-10-07.