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Spider Lake

Sawyer County · cool-water, clear water

1,194Acres
64ftMax depth
14ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Spider is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.3
MuskyAbundant8.2
LargemouthCommon6.7
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2
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

The DNR drew Spider on 2 sheets.

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✕ Deepest spot, 64 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
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
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
  • Access at Heinemann's Landing - SE Side Of LakeDirections
Bottommuck 45% · rock 30% · sand 20% · gravel 5%
Lake groupSpider Chain Of Lakes Association (Sawyer County)

Stocking

DNR records
2025
15,132 walleye large fingerling
2024
11,000 walleye large fingerling
2021
6,569 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
13,940 walleye large fingerling, 6"
2019
5,972 walleye large fingerling, 6.4"
2015
5,971 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"

The DNR has 49 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 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 details
Invasive species here

Banded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.)

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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Spider

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
North LakeSawyer1.612930 ft
Lewis LakeSawyer1.75215 ft
Lake HelaneSawyer25027 ft
Holmes LakeSawyer2.96222 ft
Ole LakeSawyer2.98629 ft
Beaver LakeSawyer3.3609 ft
Lost Land LakeSawyer3.61,30421 ft
Tiger Cat FlowageSawyer429927 ft

Spider questions

How deep is Spider Lake?

Spider Lake is 64 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 1,194 acres.

What fish are in Spider Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Spider Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at Heinemann's Landing - SE Side Of Lake.

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 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 15,132 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 2026-10-07.