Moose Lake, Sawyer County Fishing
A 1,559-acre Wisconsin flowage in Sawyer County, down to 21 feet.
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The basics of Moose Lake, Sawyer County for anglers
Moose Lake, Sawyer County is a flowage of 1,559 acres lying in Sawyer County. The bottom drops to 21 feet at most, with a mean of 8 feet. For a home base, New Post is roughly 11 miles away. It falls in the WDNR Northern Region. Its WDNR lake class is complex cool dark.
WDNR tracks a musky population here (self-sustaining via natural reproduction (cat. 1)). Walleye numbers rest on natural reproduction only, according to the DNR. Being in the ceded territory, it follows the three-walleye bag. Find a Lake shows muskellunge, walleye, panfish, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Public launching comes through 2 public boat landings. About 9.5 feet of clarity, by the 2017 satellite estimate.
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Abundance labels for Moose Lake, Sawyer County come straight from the WDNR lake page.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Musky | Abundant |
| Walleye | Abundant |
| Panfish | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Common |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
The walleye layer lists Moose Lake, Sawyer County with natural reproduction only. WDNR musky category for Moose Lake, Sawyer County is self-sustaining via natural reproduction (cat. 1).
WDNR on lakes like Moose Lake, Sawyer County
“Complex cool dark lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for yellow perch, and have the potential to produce quality northern pike and muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Launching on Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- Moose Lake Access near Winter (WDNR 1557)1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, U.S. Forest Service
- Moose Lake Access near Winter (WDNR 3885)1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Round Lake
Other launches near Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- Teal River Flowage AccessTeal River Flowage, 4 miles northwest
- Larson Road Boat LandingTeal River, 5 miles northwest
- Ghost Lake AccessGhost Lake, 5 miles north
- Black Lake Access near Winter (WDNR 5091)Black Lake, 5 miles east
- Black Lake Access near Winter (WDNR 1561)Black Lake, 5 miles east
- Fishtrap Lake AccessFishtrap Lake, 6 miles southeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Water quality and bottom at Moose Lake, Sawyer County
Expect a bottom of 15% sand, 10% gravel, 70% rock, 5% muck on Moose Lake, Sawyer County.
By water source, Moose Lake, Sawyer County counts as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
On Moose Lake, Sawyer County, local rules cover slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Seasons and bag limits on Moose Lake, Sawyer County
For Moose Lake, Sawyer County, the DNR regulation search returns the rows shown here.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit, but only 1 fish over 14" is allowed 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, but only 1 fish greater than 12" may be kept. The daily bag limit is 5. |
| 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. |
The all-species line for Moose Lake, Sawyer County reads: 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.
The Sawyer County entry says: Sawyer County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). For all lakes and flowages that are also partially within Washburn County, largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. A portion of Sawyer County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
Pike rules here follow the zone north of Hwy 10; bass follow the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map).
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Moose Lake, Sawyer County against nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Lake, Sawyer County | 1,559 | 21 | 2 | complex cool dark | |
| Snipe Lake, Sawyer County | 4 miles west | 22 | 5 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Beaver Lake near New Post, Sawyer County | 4 miles west | 47 | 20 | 0 | simple cool dark |
| Teal River Flowage | 4 miles northwest | 66 | 9 | 2 | complex riverine |
| Chippewa Lake, Sawyer County | 5 miles southwest | 76 | 0 | ||
| Black Lake, Sawyer County | 5 miles east | 133 | 17 | 2 | complex cool clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Close to Moose Lake, Sawyer County
More water to try near Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- Snipe Lake, Sawyer County4 miles west
- Beaver Lake near New Post, Sawyer County4 miles west
- Teal River Flowage4 miles northwest
- Chippewa Lake, Sawyer County5 miles southwest
- Black Lake, Sawyer County5 miles east
Shops that serve Moose Lake, Sawyer County anglers
- Happy Hooker Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 9 miles
- Jenk's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 10 miles
- Deb's Y-Go-Bybait and tackle shop, Clam Lake, 12 miles
- Round Lake Marinamarina, Hayward, 13 miles
- Hayward Power Sportssporting goods store, Hayward, 14 miles
- Bobber Down Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 14 miles
Charters and guides for Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- Wisconsin Northland Outdoors Guide Servicefishing guide, Moose Lake, Hayward, (715) 462-9402
Communities around Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- New Post11 miles
- Clam Lake12 miles
- Winter13 miles
Counties holding Moose Lake, Sawyer County
- Sawyer Countyseat: Hayward
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Water close to Moose Lake, Sawyer County in photographs
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Common questions about fishing Moose Lake, Sawyer County
Where in Wisconsin is Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
Sawyer County holds it, WDNR Northern Region, about 11 miles from New Post.
How deep does Moose Lake, Sawyer County get?
Roughly 1,559 acres and 21 feet at the deepest.
Which public landing serves anglers on Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
There are 2 mapped landings; Moose Lake Access near Winter (WDNR 1557) has the most lanes.
Is Moose Lake, Sawyer County good for panfish?
WDNR lists muskellunge (abundant), walleye (abundant), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common) and largemouth bass (present).
Which WDNR rules cover Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
For Walleye, sauger and hybrids, No minimum length limit, but only 1 fish over 14" is allowed and the daily bag limit is 3.
Which Wisconsin license covers fishing Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
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.
What is the water like in Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
Satellite clarity about 9.5 feet (2017). Bottom: 15% sand, 10% gravel, 70% rock, 5% muck. WDNR class: complex cool dark. Type: drainage.
Where are minnows sold on the drive to Moose Lake, Sawyer County?
Drive 9 miles to reach Happy Hooker Bait And Tackle.
Trailer up for Moose Lake, Sawyer County
Check the posted rules before keeping fish.