Wisconsin lake

Axhandle Lake

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Axhandle Lake is an 86 acre lake near New Auburn in Chippewa County. It is very deep for its size and has fairly clear water.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Axhandle Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area86 acres

Max depth72.5 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are present

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Axhandle Lake Boat RampRamp
Public ramp at 9560 297th Ave, New Auburn. DNR lists two public landings on the lake.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Axhandle Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake reaches 72 feet, so bass and pike hold on shallow weeds early and deeper water later.
Water is moderately clear, so natural colors work well.
Check the sign at the landing for local boating rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.