Lake Nebagamon Fishing
A 986-acre Wisconsin lake in Douglas County, down to 56 feet.
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Lake Nebagamon by the numbers
In Douglas County, Lake Nebagamon spreads over 986 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 56 feet, with a mean of 20 feet. Lake Nebagamon lies under a mile from the lake. It is a Northern Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex cool clear lake.
WDNR records walleye recruitment here as stocking plus natural reproduction. The WDNR designated waters layer marks it as an Outstanding Resource Water. It lies in the ceded territory, where the walleye bag is three on each water. The DNR fish list names northern pike, smallmouth bass, panfish, walleye and largemouth bass. There are 1 public boat landing on its shore. A 2017 satellite estimate puts clarity at 8.2 feet.
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Each species group in Lake Nebagamon carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Abundant |
| Smallmouth Bass | Abundant |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
Walleye in Lake Nebagamon: stocking plus natural reproduction.
How the DNR describes the Lake Nebagamon fishery
“Complex cool clear lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for smallmouth bass.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Lake Nebagamon
- Lake Nebagamon Public Boat Landing1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Village of Lake Nebagamon
Boat landings close to Lake Nebagamon
- Lake Minnesuing Boat LandingLake Minnesuing, 3 miles southwest
- Lake Minnesuing Access near Lake Nebagamon (WDNR 1629)Lake Minnesuing, 4 miles southwest
- Lake Minnesuing Access near Lake Nebagamon (WDNR 1630)Lake Minnesuing, 4 miles southwest
- Winneboujou Canoe LaunchBois Brule River, 5 miles east
- Stones Bridge Canoe LaunchBois Brule River, 5 miles south
- Bois Brule Canoe LandingBois Brule River, 6 miles northeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Lake Nebagamon
The DNR bottom survey for Lake Nebagamon lists 63% sand, 36% gravel, 1% rock, 0% muck.
WDNR types Lake Nebagamon as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Invasives verified in Lake Nebagamon: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail, japanese knotweed (fallopia japonica), purple loosestrife, rusty crayfish and yellow iris. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
Ordinances in force on Lake Nebagamon: motorboat restriction, water skiing restrictions.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Lake Nebagamon
Each row is the regulation the WDNR app prints for Lake Nebagamon.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only). |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
Every species on Lake Nebagamon also falls under this note: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
From the Douglas County section of the guide: Douglas County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded terri- tory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). For lakes and flowages also partially in Burnett and Washburn counties, largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. Douglas County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12).
For pike Lake Nebagamon is north of Hwy 10, and the Southern Bass Zone sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Recent stockings at Lake Nebagamon
Stocking records for Lake Nebagamon: 1 entries, 14,780 fish, years 2023 to 2023.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | large fingerling | 7.07 in | 14,780 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Lakes near Lake Nebagamon compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Nebagamon | 986 | 56 | 1 | complex cool clear | |
| Little Steele Lake | 2 miles northwest | 23 | 14 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Twin Lakes, South | 3 miles west | 29 | 5 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Anderson Lake, Douglas County | 3 miles south | 5 | 23 | 0 | simple trout pond |
| Steele Lake | 3 miles west | 152 | 8 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Lake Minnesuing | 3 miles southwest | 450 | 43 | 3 | complex cool clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Lake Nebagamon
Lakes next door to Lake Nebagamon
- Little Steele Lake2 miles northwest
- Twin Lakes, South3 miles west
- Anderson Lake, Douglas County3 miles south
- Steele Lake3 miles west
- Lake Minnesuing3 miles southwest
Minnows and tackle close to Lake Nebagamon
- Southside Bait And Tackle Iron Riverbait and tackle shop, Iron River, 15 miles
- Jims Bait LLCbait and tackle shop, Barnes, 16 miles
- The Bait Box, 3729 E 2nd Stbait and tackle shop, Superior, 20 miles
- Southside Bait And Tackle Superiorbait and tackle shop, Superior, 22 miles
- Sailboats, Incmarina, Superior, 23 miles
- Walmart Superiorfarm and general store with fishing gear, Superior, 23 miles
Towns within reach of Lake Nebagamon
- Lake Nebagamonunder a mile
- Poplar7 miles
- Brule7 miles
Lake Nebagamon by county
- Douglas Countyseat: Superior
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Lake Nebagamon: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Lake Nebagamon in?
Look in Douglas County, WDNR Northern Region, under a mile from Lake Nebagamon.
How many acres does the WDNR give Lake Nebagamon?
986 acres of water and 56 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Lake Nebagamon at a public landing?
1 mapped landing, led by Lake Nebagamon Public Boat Landing.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Lake Nebagamon?
On file: northern pike (abundant), smallmouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), walleye (common) and largemouth bass (present).
What size limits apply on Lake Nebagamon?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
What does a nonresident pay to fish Lake Nebagamon?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
How clear does the water in Lake Nebagamon run?
Satellite clarity about 8.2 feet (2017). Bottom: 63% sand, 36% gravel, 1% rock, 0% muck. WDNR class: complex cool clear. Type: drainage.
Which bait counter sits closest to Lake Nebagamon?
Southside Bait And Tackle Iron River is about 15 miles from the lake.
When did WDNR crews last stock Lake Nebagamon?
WDNR stocked 14,780 walleye in 2023.
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