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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.6
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5How 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.
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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 | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
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DNR records| 2025 | 1,800 yellow perch adult, 6.5" 1,063 walleye large fingerling, 6.9" |
| 2024 | 1,400 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" |
| 2023 | 1,000 yellow perch adult, 8" 1,125 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" 107 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.1" |
| 2022 | 932 yellow perch adult, 6" 1,065 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2021 | 1,065 walleye large fingerling, 7.42" 112 muskellunge large fingerling, 14.4" |
The DNR has 29 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on North Spirit
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Catches & reportsLakes near North Spirit
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit LakeTaylor | 0.8 | 126 | 9 ft |
| Stone LakePrice | 1.6 | 79 | 16 ft |
| Hultman LakePrice | 1.7 | 181 | 14 ft |
| South Harper LakeTaylor | 2.5 | 80 | 32 ft |
| North Harper LakeTaylor | 2.6 | 54 | 35 ft |
| James LakeTaylor | 4.1 | 50 | 37 ft |
| Wood LakeTaylor | 4.9 | 63 | 33 ft |
| Rib LakeTaylor | 5.3 | 320 | 9 ft |
North Spirit questions
How deep is North Spirit Lake?
North Spirit Lake is 22 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 224 acres.
What fish are in North Spirit Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish North Spirit Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on North Spirit Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is North Spirit Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,800 yellow perch (adult) and 1,063 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.