The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Whitefish Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake is a lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, covering about 740 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.4 miles. At about 1,290 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Little Round Lake is about 6.6 miles northeast. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 70 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 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
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 46°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Whitefish Lake
- Little Round Lakeabout 6.6 mi northeast
- Haywardabout 9.7 mi north
- Spoonerabout 20 mi west
- Shell Lakeabout 23 mi west
- Duluthnearest city, about 70 mi northwest
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Questions about Whitefish Lake
What fish are in Whitefish Lake?
Lakes like Whitefish 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 Whitefish 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 Whitefish Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Whitefish Lake?
Little Round Lake is about 6.6 miles northeast; Hayward is about 9.7 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Whitefish Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Whitefish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
