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Angler reports · Fishbrain
Anglers logged 17 catches on Wood Lake via Fishbrain; the last was on May 31, 2023.
Most-reported species
2 of the 17 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Season Dates: Open All Year. See specific species regulations in this group.
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2.
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
See Trout regulations layer.
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
NWS weather
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
Checking wind, precipitation, and near-term weather windows.
Water temperature
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
DNR water check
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.
39 five-year summer trophic state index · Oligotrophic. Very clear, low-nutrient water — often deep, with limited plant growth.
Official Wisconsin information
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Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
1 converted map sheet · 1 map-aligned. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.

Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 117600 · map alignment passed · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
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Depth FAQ
Wood Lake is 53 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 22 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Wood Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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