Bayfield County · lake · 3,317 acres
Namekagon Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Namekagon Lake is a lake in Bayfield 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°
68°
11 mph
9%
Fri
Drizzle
80°
68°
6 mph
33%
Sat
Fog
76°
56°
14 mph
7%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 6,660 | 6" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,235 | 12.5" | |
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 muskellunge → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Garden Lake0.4 mi
- Tank Lake1.3 mi
- Castle Creek1.4 mi
- Little Bass Lake1.6 mi
- Taylor Creek2.9 mi
- McCloud Lake3.3 mi
- Ghost Lake2.7 mi
- Grant Lake3.8 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.
Namekagon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Namekagon Lake?+
Namekagon Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Bayfield 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 Namekagon 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 Namekagon Lake?+
Namekagon Lake is a lake in Bayfield 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.