Smith Lake (Sawyer County)
Smith Lake is a 326 acre lake in Sawyer County near Hayward. It has largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Bluegill
Panfish listed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingPublicPublic boat access is listedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Smith Lake (Sawyer 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.
- Minnow Jim's Bait ShopNearby14830 W Nelson Lake Rd, Hayward, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 15 feet over sand and muck.
- Nelson Lake is only about 2 miles away if the bite is slow.
- Clean boats well, since several invasive species are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.