Sawyer County · lake
Fishtrap Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Fishtrap Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge 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
85°
66°
10 mph
6%
Fri
Overcast
80°
66°
7 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
78°
57°
14 mph
10%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 500 | ||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 70 | 12.2" | |
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 muskellunge → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Fishtrap Lake 1610.0 mi
- Blue Gill Lake1.0 mi
- Mud Lake1.5 mi
- 235 Reservoir1.6 mi
- Black Lake 42.4 mi
- Black Lake2.7 mi
- Kocmoud Lake2.9 mi
- Snag Lake3.1 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.
Fishtrap Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fishtrap Lake?+
Fishtrap Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Sawyer 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 Fishtrap 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 Fishtrap Lake?+
Fishtrap Lake is a lake in Sawyer 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.