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Osprey Lake

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Osprey Lake is a 214 acre lake in Sawyer County in the Hayward Lakes area. It has one public launch and a mix of rock and muck bottom.

N0.25 mi
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Surface area214 acres
Max depth32 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat launchPublic
    One launch area. Details not confirmed.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 Osprey 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

  • Average depth is about 12 feet, so most fish are on shallow structure.
  • Rock bottom (50%) is good smallmouth habitat.
  • Rinse your boat; Eurasian milfoil is present.

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