The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Spider Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin · about 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Spider Lake
Spider Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,390 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 15.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,400 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Little Round Lake, is about 9.4 miles southwest. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 63 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,400 ft
- County
- Sawyer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Spider Lake in Wisconsin usually hold 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 44°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 7:03 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spider Lake
- Little Round Lakeabout 9.4 mi southwest
- Haywardabout 12 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 63 mi northwest
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Questions about Spider Lake
What fish are in Spider Lake?
Lakes like Spider Lake 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 Spider 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 Spider Lake?
About 1,390 acres, with about 15.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spider Lake?
Little Round Lake is about 9.4 miles southwest; Hayward is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Spider Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spider Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
