Washburn County · lake · 24 acres
Chain Lake
Chain Lake is a lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
74°
66°
9 mph
41%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
14 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
85°
54°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Round Lake0.4 mi
- Little Ripley Lake0.5 mi
- Ripley Lake0.8 mi
- Lost Lake0.9 mi
- Shallow Lake2.4 mi
- Shell Lake1.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Sport Lake2.0 mi
- Round Lake2.4 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.
Chain Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chain 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 Chain Lake?+
Chain Lake is a lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.