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Wilson Lake

Sawyer County · cool-water, stained water

103Acres
25ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
0Public launches
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What Wilson is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
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, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Bass14" min · 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 →
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Launches & access

0 public
    Nearest bait shopHappy Hooker Bait & Tackle12272 N Upper A Rd, Hayward, WI 54843 · (715) 462-39845.7 mi · about 11 min drive · Directions
    Bottommuck 65% · sand 25% · gravel 10%
    Parks2

    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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    Lakes near Wilson

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Star LakeSawyer1.41044 ft
    Beaver LakeSawyer1.5609 ft
    Patsy LakeBayfield25613 ft
    Holmes LakeSawyer2.16222 ft
    Lost Land LakeSawyer2.11,30421 ft
    Teal LakeSawyer3.41,04931 ft
    Ole LakeSawyer3.88629 ft
    North LakeSawyer412930 ft

    Wilson questions

    How deep is Wilson Lake?

    Wilson Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 103 acres.

    What fish are in Wilson Lake?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Wilson Lake?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Wilson 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 2026-10-08.