Today on Snag
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Snag is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present · stocked4.6
PerchPanfish, present · stocked4.6
CrappiePanfish, present3.6
LargemouthPresent3.6How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Snag.
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
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2021 | 500 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 1,000 bluegill large fingerling, 4" |
The DNR has 1 fish survey 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 Snag
Reports & estimateReviews
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Catches & reportsLakes near Snag
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim LakeWashburn | 1.4 | 224 | 42 ft |
| Stone LakeWashburn | 1.8 | 523 | 49 ft |
| Slim Creek FlowageWashburn | 2.3 | 101 | 27 ft |
| Sissabagama LakeSawyer | 2.8 | 719 | 48 ft |
| Little Sand LakeSawyer | 2.9 | 78 | 14 ft |
| Loyhead LakeWashburn | 3.3 | 75 | 35 ft |
| Dugan LakeWashburn | 3.4 | 53 | 35 ft |
| Sand LakeSawyer | 4 | 928 | 50 ft |
Snag questions
How deep is Snag Lake?
Snag Lake is 10 feet at its deepest. It covers 26 acres.
What fish are in Snag Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present) and largemouth bass (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Snag Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Snag Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Snag Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 500 yellow perch (large fingerling) and 1,000 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.