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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
MuskyPresent4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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 2026-10-08| 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 | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
Launches & access
1 public- Blaisdell Lake Boat Access [Temporarily Closed for Construction 2016]Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 6,821 walleye large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2020 | 6,821 walleye large fingerling, 6.8" |
| 2018 | 6,821 walleye large fingerling, 6.35" |
| 2014 | 500 walleye large fingerling, 6" 7,120 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
The DNR has 28 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, 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 detailsIce on Blaisdell
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Catches & reportsLakes near Blaisdell
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishtrap LakeSawyer | 3.4 | 216 | 11 ft |
| Black LakeAshland | 3.7 | 129 | 17 ft |
| Black Dan LakeSawyer | 4.3 | 128 | 37 ft |
| Bear LakeAshland | 4.7 | 204 | 9 ft |
| Island LakeSawyer | 5.1 | 67 | 31 ft |
| Hunter LakeSawyer | 5.9 | 126 | 17 ft |
| Barber LakeSawyer | 5.9 | 238 | 21 ft |
| Barker LakeSawyer | 7.6 | 238 | 12 ft |
Blaisdell questions
How deep is Blaisdell Lake?
Blaisdell Lake is 19 feet at its deepest, and 4 feet deep on average. It covers 341 acres.
What fish are in Blaisdell Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), musky (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Blaisdell Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Blaisdell Lake Boat Access [Temporarily Closed for Construction 2016].
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Blaisdell Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Blaisdell Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Blaisdell Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 6,821 walleye (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 2026-10-08.