Cable Lake (Washburn County)
Cable Lake is a clear seepage lake near Spooner in Washburn County, with mostly wooded shore. It is known for walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cable Lake Access (Sunset Lane)RampSingle concrete lane. Room for 1 to 5 trailers. No turnaround, you back about 280 feet from the private road.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Cable Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cable Lake (Washburn County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- AAA Sports ShopNearbyN5765 Bear Path Lane, Spooner, WI 54801715-635-3011Directions ↗
Local tips
- Clear water, so fish early, late or on cloudy days.
- Parking on Sunset Lane is tight, so go early.
- Three state-owned islands give a little public shoreline.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.