The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hart Lake
Bayfield County, Wisconsin · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Hart Lake
Hart Lake spreads over about 790 acres in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 15.2 miles. At about 1,110 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lake Nebagamon, is about 15 miles west. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 39 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,110 ft
- County
- Bayfield County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hart Lake
- Lake Nebagamonabout 15 mi west
- Ashlandabout 23 mi east
- Washburnabout 24 mi northeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 39 mi northwest
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Questions about Hart Lake
What fish are in Hart Lake?
Lakes like Hart Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hart Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Hart Lake?
About 790 acres, with about 15.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hart Lake?
Lake Nebagamon is about 15 miles west; Ashland is about 23 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Hart Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Hart Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
