Wapogasset Lake Fishing
A 1,189-acre Wisconsin lake in Polk County, down to 32 feet.
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About Wapogasset Lake
Count on 1,189 acres of lake water at Wapogasset Lake, which sits in Polk County. Its deepest sounding is 32 feet, with a mean of 17 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Amery, roughly 4 miles off. WDNR places it in its Northern Region. WDNR calls it a complex warm dark lake by class.
The ceded territory boundary takes it in. Anglers can look for largemouth bass, panfish, walleye, muskellunge and northern pike, per the WDNR. 2 public boat landings serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 4.4 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Wapogasset Lake fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Musky | Present |
| Northern Pike | Present |
What the lake class means for Wapogasset Lake
“Complex warm dark lakes often support great action fisheries for black crappie, and have potential to produced quality walleye, northern pike, and/or muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Public ramps at Wapogasset Lake
- Sunrise Beach Public Access1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Town Chairman
- Wapogasset Lake Access1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Town of Garfield
More boat ramps around Wapogasset Lake
- Beartrap Lake AccessBeartrap Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access on Unnamed Lake near Ameryunnamed lake, 3 miles northwest
- Pike Lake Access near AmeryPike Lake, 3 miles east
- Balsam Branch Wildlife Area Access on Unnamed Lake near Balsam Lakeunnamed lake, 3 miles northwest
- South Twin Lake Access near AmerySouth Twin Lake, 3 miles southeast
- North Twin Lake Boat RampNorth Twin Lake, 3 miles east
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Wapogasset Lake
The WDNR describes the bottom of Wapogasset Lake as 60% sand, 25% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck.
In WDNR terms Wapogasset Lake is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Confirmed invasive species at Wapogasset Lake include chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, japanese knotweed (fallopia japonica), yellow iris and zebra mussel. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
Boaters on Wapogasset Lake follow ordinances on slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
WDNR rules posted for Wapogasset Lake
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Wapogasset Lake.
| 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, but largemouth bass and smallmouth bass from 14" to 18" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 18 is allowed. 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. |
A blanket rule for Wapogasset 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.
The guide adds for Polk County: Polk County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept in all waters that are border waters between Burnett and Polk counties.
By map position Wapogasset Lake sits north of the Hwy 10 pike line and in the Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
What the DNR has stocked in Wapogasset Lake
The WDNR stocking summary shows 4 releases in Wapogasset Lake from 2023 to 2025, 44,226 fish in all.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 12.8 in | 594 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.88 in | 11,888 |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11.7 in | 594 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.84 in | 31,150 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Wisconsin tournaments held on Wapogasset Lake
See the Wapogasset Lake tournament page for dates and weights.
Measuring Wapogasset Lake against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapogasset Lake | 1,189 | 32 | 2 | complex warm dark | |
| Bear Trap Lake | 2 miles southeast | 247 | 25 | 1 | complex warm dark |
| Pike Lake, Polk County | 3 miles east | 148 | 33 | 1 | complex warm clear |
| North Twin Lake, Polk County | 3 miles east | 129 | 27 | 1 | complex warm clear |
| South Twin Lake, Polk County | 3 miles southeast | 72 | 9 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| King Lake, Polk County | 4 miles southeast | 53 | 14 | 1 | simple warm clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Wapogasset Lake
Nearby lakes to try after Wapogasset Lake
- Bear Trap Lake2 miles southeast
- Pike Lake, Polk County3 miles east
- North Twin Lake, Polk County3 miles east
- South Twin Lake, Polk County3 miles southeast
- King Lake, Polk County4 miles southeast
Bait counters near Wapogasset Lake
- DOCK AND BOAT LIFT SERVICEmarina, Amery, under a mile
- D Cav LLC Sports And Moresporting goods store, Amery, 4 miles
- Deer Lake Sportssporting goods store, St Croix Falls, 6 miles
- St Croix Outdoorssporting goods store, St Croix Falls, 8 miles
- Reed's Sunnyside Marinamarina, Balsam Lake, 8 miles
- Aqua Lily Padmarina, Saint Croix Falls, 9 miles
Overnight towns handy to Wapogasset Lake
- Amery4 miles
- Balsam Lake9 miles
- Clear Lake10 miles
Which counties Wapogasset Lake touches
- Polk Countyseat: Balsam Lake
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Photographs from waters near Wapogasset Lake
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Wapogasset Lake, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Wapogasset Lake?
You will find it in Polk County, WDNR Northern Region, about 4 miles from Amery.
What size is Wapogasset Lake on the WDNR record?
1,189 acres and 32 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Wapogasset Lake?
2 mapped landings, including Sunrise Beach Public Access.
Which fish live in Wapogasset Lake?
The DNR list shows largemouth bass (common), panfish (common), walleye (common), muskellunge (present) and northern pike (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Wapogasset Lake?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as 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.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Wapogasset 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 kind of lake is Wapogasset Lake?
Satellite clarity about 4.4 feet (2017). Bottom: 60% sand, 25% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: drainage.
Who sells bait near Wapogasset Lake?
DOCK AND BOAT LIFT SERVICE, under a mile away.
How many fish were stocked in Wapogasset Lake?
Most recently 2025, with 594 muskellunge.
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