Sissabagama Lake fishing

Fishing at Sissabagama Lake has Walleye and Muskellunge on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

14

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.4 in

Surface acres

801.2

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Sand Lake, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

A public boat landing provides access to this 805-acre lake in Sawyer County. Water clarity is moderately clear; maximum depth is 48 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Sissabagama Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2024 it was January 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

About 79 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 16 lakes in Sawyer County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Sissabagama Lake

Fishing Sissabagama Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 9 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 14
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Muskellunge 5 plants
Plants
5 of 14
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
11 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Fishing Sissabagama Lake

Sissabagama Lake, an 805 acre lake located in Sawyer County, offers fishing for Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake has a maximum depth of 48 feet and its water is moderately clear. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Before boating on Sissabagama Lake, check for a sign at the public boat landing to determine if there are local regulations, which may be more restrictive than state law. The only way to know if an ordinance is in effect is to look for a sign posted at a public boat landing.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,8702011
  • 3,5952012
  • 3,5952013
  • 8,4142014
  • 8,0542016
  • 2112017
  • 8,0442018
  • 8,0472020
  • 1212021
  • 8,0542022
  • 9,9602024

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2024 Muskellunge 2,393 7.3 in report
January 1, 2024 Walleye 7,567 7.1 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 8,054 6.9 in report
January 1, 2021 Muskellunge 121 13.9 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 8,047 6.67 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 8,044 6.3 in report
January 1, 2017 Muskellunge 211 12.3 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 8,054 8.05 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 8,054 6.2 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 360 11.4 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 3,595 6.8 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 3,595 7.5 in report
January 1, 2011 Muskellunge 719 10.1 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 4,151 7.4 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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