Spider Lake, Sawyer County Fishing
A 1,194-acre Wisconsin lake in Sawyer County, down to 64 feet.
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Spider Lake, Sawyer County at a glance
Find a Lake puts Spider Lake, Sawyer County at 1,194 acres, inside Sawyer County. Maximum depth on file is 64 feet, with a mean of 14 feet. Cable is the nearest community, about 8 miles away. The DNR manages it from the Northern Region. Biologists sort it into the complex cool clear lake class.
Musky anglers will find it on the DNR list, self-sustaining via natural reproduction (cat. 1). Under state rules it holds the Outstanding Resource Water label. Ceded territory walleye rules apply here. Species on record are muskellunge, largemouth bass, walleye, panfish and smallmouth bass. You can put in at 1 public boat landing. Satellite readings put average clarity near 7.7 feet (2017).
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For Spider Lake, Sawyer County, Find a Lake gives each fish group an abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Musky | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Panfish | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
The DNR files Spider Lake, Sawyer County musky as self-sustaining via natural reproduction (cat. 1).
The class profile behind Spider Lake, Sawyer County
“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.
Trailering to a landing on Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Spider Lake Access near Hayward1 lane, Town of Spider Lake
Landings within a short drive of Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Clear Lake-Spider Lake Public Boat AccessClear Lake, 1 mile west
- Lost Land/Teal Lake Public Boat AccessLost Land Lake, 3 miles east
- Smith Lake Carry-in AccessSmith Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Tiger Cat Lake AccessTiger Cat Flowage, 4 miles southwest
- Tiger Cat AccessTiger Cat Flowage, 5 miles south
- Clear Lake Access near HaywardClear Lake, 6 miles southwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Clarity, bottom and depth at Spider Lake, Sawyer County
Spider Lake, Sawyer County has a bottom that is 20% sand, 5% gravel, 30% rock, 45% muck, according to WDNR.
The DNR calls Spider Lake, Sawyer County a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
WDNR records these invasives in Spider Lake, Sawyer County: banded mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed and ornamental water lilies (non-native nymphaea sp.). Drain water and remove plants at the landing.
Local boating ordinances on Spider Lake, Sawyer County cover speed limits (mph), water skiing restrictions.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules for Spider Lake, Sawyer County
Seasons, size limits and daily bags below are copied from the WDNR entry for Spider Lake, Sawyer County.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. 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. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | The daily bag limit is 0. |
| 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. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
WDNR attaches this general rule to Spider Lake, Sawyer County: Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the SPIDER LAKE CHAIN including CLEAR LAKE, FAWN LAKE, NORTH LAKE 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.
For all of Sawyer County the guide reads: 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).
Zone check for Spider Lake, Sawyer County: north of Hwy 10, 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.
Stocking records for Spider Lake, Sawyer County
Between 2024 and 2025, 2 recorded releases put 26,132 fish into Spider Lake, Sawyer County.
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
How Spider Lake, Sawyer County compares nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Lake, Sawyer County | 1,194 | 64 | 1 | complex cool clear | |
| Whiplash Lake, Sawyer County | under a mile southeast | 29 | 26 | 0 | complex warm clear |
| Clear Lake near Cable, Sawyer County | under a mile west | 250 | 25 | 1 | |
| Fawn Lake near Cable, Sawyer County | 1 mile north | 28 | 35 | 0 | complex cool dark |
| Dead Lake, Sawyer County | 2 miles south | 42 | 26 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| North Lake, Sawyer County | 2 miles north | 132 | 30 | 0 | complex cool dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around Spider Lake, Sawyer County
Lakes a few miles from Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Whiplash Lake, Sawyer Countyunder a mile southeast
- Clear Lake near Cable, Sawyer Countyunder a mile west
- Fawn Lake near Cable, Sawyer County1 mile north
- Dead Lake, Sawyer County2 miles south
- North Lake, Sawyer County2 miles north
Bait and gear stops around Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Happy Hooker Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 2 miles
- Hayward Power Sportssporting goods store, Hayward, 5 miles
- Bobber Down Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 6 miles
- Jenk's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hayward, 8 miles
- Round Lake Marinamarina, Hayward, 9 miles
- Cable Triple Gbait and tackle shop, Cable, 10 miles
Towns close to Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Cable8 miles
- Little Round Lake11 miles
- Chief Lake12 miles
The county side of Spider Lake, Sawyer County
- Sawyer Countyseat: Hayward
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Before a trip to Spider Lake, Sawyer County, the short answers
Where is Spider Lake, Sawyer County on a Wisconsin map?
The lake lies in Sawyer County, WDNR Northern Region, about 8 miles from Cable.
What maximum depth does the WDNR list for Spider Lake, Sawyer County?
Find a Lake gives 1,194 acres and 64 feet at the deepest.
How many landings does Spider Lake, Sawyer County have?
1 mapped landing; Spider Lake Access near Hayward is the largest.
What species are in Spider Lake, Sawyer County?
muskellunge (abundant), largemouth bass (common), walleye (common), panfish (present) and smallmouth bass (present), per the WDNR.
What are the walleye rules on Spider Lake, Sawyer County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids rule: The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
What does a Wisconsin license cost for a trip to Spider 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 bottom of Spider Lake, Sawyer County like?
Satellite clarity about 7.7 feet (2017). Bottom: 20% sand, 5% gravel, 30% rock, 45% muck. WDNR class: complex cool clear. Type: drainage.
Is there a tackle store near Spider Lake, Sawyer County?
Happy Hooker Bait And Tackle is nearest at 2 miles.
Is Spider Lake, Sawyer County a stocked lake?
Yes; the latest WDNR record is 2025: 15,132 walleye.
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