Spider Lake (Sawyer County)
Spider Lake is a 1,194-acre lake in Sawyer County with a maximum depth of 64 feet and a mean depth near 14 feet. It is part of the Spider Lake Chain with Clear, Fawn and North lakes, and WDNR lists musky as abundant.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Common per WDNR; some anglers report declines
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Spider Lake public boat launchPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Hayward Bait & Tackle ShopNearby15737 Davis Ave, Hayward, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Target weed edges and the shallow mean-depth flats
- Chain connections offer more water to cover
- Check WDNR for the current musky length limit
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.