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Spring Lake

Sawyer County · cool-water, clear water

202Acres
18ftMax depth
10ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Spring is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent4.6
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

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✕ Deepest spot, 18 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
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25, 25 panfish may be kept, but only 10 of any one speciesOpen 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
Bottomrock 45% · gravel 35% · muck 20%
Lake groupSpring Lake Association

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

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Near Spring

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Spring

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Grindstone LakeSawyer2.53,11160 ft
Hayward LakeSawyer3.424717 ft
Windigo LakeSawyer3.652251 ft
Johnson LakeSawyer4.16228 ft
Lake Twenty-sevenSawyer4.25621 ft
Schoolhouse LakeSawyer4.55812 ft
Gurno LakeSawyer4.88627 ft
Durphee LakeSawyer4.919316 ft

Spring questions

How deep is Spring Lake?

Spring Lake is 18 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 202 acres.

What fish are in Spring Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Spring Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access Near County Hwy E.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Spring Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Spring 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 2026-10-07.