Spooner Lake Fishing
A 1,132-acre Wisconsin lake in Washburn County, down to 17 feet.
Pick for walleyePiscifun Viper X spinning reel50% OFFSale $39.99 Photo of Stone Lake: Charlocharlie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting acquainted with Spooner Lake
The WDNR lists Spooner Lake at 1,132 acres, a lake in Washburn County. Depths reach 17 feet at the deepest spot, with a mean of 7 feet. In a straight line, about 3 miles separates the lake from Spooner. Fisheries work here comes out of the Northern Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads simple warm clear.
Walleye rules here follow the ceded territory standard. Fish on its WDNR list include northern pike, panfish, largemouth bass and walleye. The WDNR access layer maps 2 public boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 8.7 feet for 2017.
For the walleye herePiscifun AlumiX spinning reel46% OFFSale $64.99 How abundant the fish are in Spooner Lake
The DNR sorts the Spooner Lake fishery into abundant, common and present groups.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Abundant |
| Panfish | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Walleye | Present |
The WDNR class note for Spooner Lake
“Simple warm clear lakes can provide great opportunities for action and quality for largemouth bass and bluegill. They rarely have any walleye or muskellunge.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Landings around Spooner Lake
- Spooner Lake Access – Golf Course1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Spooner
- Spooner Lake Public Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Spooner
Public landings near Spooner Lake
- Dilly Lake RampDilly Lake, 3 miles northeast
- Harrison Lake Carry-In Boat LandingHARRISON LAKE, 4 miles southwest
- DNR Hatchery Picnic Grounds Boat RampYellow River, 4 miles southwest
- Cable Lake Access near SpoonerCable Lake, 4 miles northwest
- Lakeside Road LandingNamekagon River, 5 miles north
- Trgo Township ParkNamekagon River, 5 miles north
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Depth and bottom of Spooner Lake
Under the water, Spooner Lake is 70% sand, 19% gravel, 1% rock, 10% muck, per the DNR.
Hydrologically, Spooner Lake is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Spooner Lake has these invasive species on file: banded mystery snail and curly-leaf pondweed. Rinse gear before the next lake.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
The rule table for Spooner Lake
WDNR lists these Spooner Lake seasons and bag rules species by species.
| 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. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| 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. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
The WDNR record for Spooner Lake adds: 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.
County text for Washburn: Washburn County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded ter- ritory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). A portion of Washburn County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Countywide: With the exceptions below, there is no minimum length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass in all waters of Washburn County.
Spooner Lake is north of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map) for bass.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Spooner Lake beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner Lake | 1,132 | 17 | 2 | simple warm clear | |
| Little Spooner Lake | 1 mile north | 32 | 11 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Dilley Lake | 3 miles northeast | 71 | 10 | 1 | simple riverine |
| Spring Lake near Trego, Washburn County, 63 acres | 3 miles northeast | 63 | 6 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Randall Lake, Washburn County | 4 miles southwest | 40 | 6 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Harrison Lake, Washburn County | 4 miles southwest | 17 | 27 | 1 | simple warm clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
In reach of Spooner Lake
Other Wisconsin lakes close to Spooner Lake
- Little Spooner Lake1 mile north
- Dilley Lake3 miles northeast
- Spring Lake near Trego, Washburn County, 63 acres3 miles northeast
- Randall Lake, Washburn County4 miles southwest
- Harrison Lake, Washburn County4 miles southwest
Tackle shops a short drive from Spooner Lake
- Aaa Sportshopsporting goods store, Spooner, 2 miles
- Long Lake Bait Tackle & C-STRbait and tackle shop, Sarona, 10 miles
- K&t Archery And Sport Shopsporting goods store, Sarona, 10 miles
- Stone Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Stone Lake, 14 miles
- A&H Country Marketbait and tackle shop, Spooner, 15 miles
- Hayward Outfitters – Hayward Water Sportsbait and tackle shop, Hayward, 20 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for Spooner Lake
- Spooner3 miles
- Trego5 miles
- Shell Lake9 miles
County pages for Spooner Lake
- Washburn Countyseat: Shell Lake
Gear from Piscifun for Spooner Lake
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Shoreline scenes a drive from Spooner Lake
Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Jeff the quiet, CC0 1.0
Photo: TimothyMN, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: JD Milburn, CC BY 3.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick facts people look up on Spooner Lake
How far is Spooner Lake from the nearest Wisconsin town?
In Washburn County, WDNR Northern Region, about 3 miles from Spooner.
How big is Spooner Lake by the WDNR count?
About 1,132 acres and 17 feet at the deepest.
Which landing should I use to launch on Spooner Lake?
Try Spooner Lake Access – Golf Course, one of 2 mapped landings.
Does the WDNR list walleye in Spooner Lake?
Find a Lake names northern pike (abundant), panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).
What can I keep from Spooner Lake?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: 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.
Is a stamp needed on Spooner Lake?
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 lake class is Spooner Lake?
Satellite clarity about 8.7 feet (2017). Bottom: 70% sand, 19% gravel, 1% rock, 10% muck. WDNR class: simple warm clear. Type: drainage.
Where can I buy bait on the way to Spooner Lake?
Closest on our list: Aaa Sportshop, 2 miles.
Does Spooner Lake have zebra mussels?
The DNR records banded mystery snail and curly-leaf pondweed.
Put Spooner Lake on this year's Wisconsin list
Buy a Go Wild license before the drive.