Chippewa County · lake · 86 acres
Axhandle Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Axhandle Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
70°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
11 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
14 mph
8%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 498 | 6" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 1,000 | 6.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with black crappie → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Little Pine Lake0.4 mi
- Dark Lake0.4 mi
- Silver Lake0.7 mi
- Cather Lake0.6 mi
- Little Bass Lake1.0 mi
- Hogskin Lake1.2 mi
- Bass Lake1.2 mi
- McDonald Lake1.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Axhandle Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Axhandle Lake?+
Axhandle Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Walleye in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Axhandle Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Axhandle Lake?+
Axhandle Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.