Sawyer County · reservoir · 637 acres
Lake Winter
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Lake Winter is a reservoir in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, stocked with 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
86°
68°
10 mph
6%
Fri
Drizzle
81°
66°
10 mph
29%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
15 mph
16%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 1,500 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Winter 721.5 mi
- Mud Lake3.6 mi
- South Barber Lake4.0 mi
- Barber Lake4.6 mi
- Island Lake5.5 mi
- Perch Lake6.0 mi
- Black Dan Lake6.2 mi
- Barker Lake6.9 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.
Lake Winter fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Winter?+
Lake Winter is stocked with 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 Lake Winter?+
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 Lake Winter?+
Lake Winter is a reservoir 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.