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Spirit Lake (Burnett County)

Burnett, Wisconsin

Spirit Lake is a 592-acre drainage lake in Burnett County with a maximum depth of 27 feet and a mean depth of 12 feet. WDNR lists largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish as common.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area592 acres
Max depth27 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Boat launches

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

  • Spirit Lake public accessPublic
    WDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See 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.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Walleye
20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027
15 in3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass
Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027
See Wisconsin rules book ↗5 / day
Northern Pike
Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027
See Wisconsin rules book ↗5 / day
Muskellunge
May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only
40 in1 / day
Panfish
Open all year
See Wisconsin rules book ↗25 / day
Catfish
Open all year
See Wisconsin rules book ↗10 / day
Trout
See specific trout regulations
VariesVaries

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Spirit Lake (Burnett County) ↗

Local tips

  • Weedy lake: topwater and buzzbaits around weeds for bass and pike
  • Panfish hold near docks and weed edges
  • Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.

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