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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Nancy
Washburn County, Wisconsin · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Nancy
Lake Nancy spreads over about 730 acres in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 1.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.4 miles. At about 980 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Spooner is about 18 miles south. The closest city is Duluth, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 980 ft
- County
- Washburn 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
2 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Nancy
- Spoonerabout 18 mi south
- Shell Lakeabout 24 mi south
- Haywardabout 24 mi east
- Sirenabout 27 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 47 mi north
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Questions about Lake Nancy
What fish are in Lake Nancy?
Lakes like Lake Nancy usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Nancy?
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 Lake Nancy?
About 730 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Nancy?
Spooner is about 18 miles south; Shell Lake is about 24 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Nancy today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Nancy on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
