Today on Loyhead
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
LargemouthAbundant · stocked8.8
BluegillPanfish, common · stocked7.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3How 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 Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at South Landing - Off Birchwood Fire LnDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 1,813 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.7" 7,402 bluegill large fingerling, 1.6" |
| 2021 | 803 northern pike large fingerling, 7.7" 1,825 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.8" |
| 2020 | 730 northern pike large fingerling, 10.28" 1,825 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.3" |
The DNR has 2 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 Loyhead
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Catches & reportsLakes near Loyhead
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sissabagama LakeSawyer | 1.9 | 299 | 75 ft |
| Slim LakeWashburn | 2 | 224 | 42 ft |
| County Line LakeSawyer | 2.1 | 63 | 72 ft |
| Slim Creek FlowageWashburn | 2.3 | 101 | 27 ft |
| Sissabagama LakeSawyer | 2.5 | 719 | 48 ft |
| MacRae LakeWashburn | 2.8 | 124 | 45 ft |
| Nick LakeWashburn | 3.9 | 56 | 79 ft |
| Spider LakeWashburn | 4.5 | 177 | 49 ft |
Loyhead questions
How deep is Loyhead Lake?
Loyhead Lake is 35 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 73 acres.
What fish are in Loyhead Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant) and panfish (common).
Where is the boat launch on Loyhead Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at South Landing - Off Birchwood Fire Ln.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Loyhead Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Loyhead Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Loyhead Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 1,813 largemouth bass (large fingerling) and 7,402 bluegill (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.