Deer Lake (Sawyer County)

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Deer Lake is a 420 acre lake in Sawyer County near Exeland and Birchwood. It is a shallow lake known for panfish and northern pike.

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Surface area420 acres

Max depth18 ft

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
DNR lists one public landing.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 Deer Lake (Sawyer County) 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.

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Local tips

Average depth is only about 5 feet. Fish weed edges and watch for shallow spots.
Panfish are the main draw. Small jigs and live bait work well.
Northern pike can be found in weeds. Use spinnerbaits or spoons.

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