Forest County · lake · 78 acres
Hardwood Lake
Hardwood Lake is a lake in Forest 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
Drizzle
80°
62°
8 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
79°
60°
14 mph
38%
Sun
Overcast
80°
54°
9 mph
3%
→ 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
- Mayflower Lake0.4 mi
- Little Popple Lake0.5 mi
- Popple Lake0.7 mi
- Midget Lake1.2 mi
- Little Star Lake1.4 mi
- Riley Lake2.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Ludington Lake2.2 mi
- Little Riley Lake2.2 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.
Hardwood Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hardwood 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 Hardwood Lake?+
Hardwood Lake is a lake in Forest County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.