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Lakes / Namekagon Lake

Namekagon Lake

~2,900 acres · Bayfield Co., NE of Hayward

Headwaters of the Namekagon River; walleye and muskie.

Current status

No recent report
Ice / open waterAwaiting first report
Water tempAwaiting first report
Water levelAwaiting first report
Fishing notesAwaiting first report

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Sources: Visitors Bureau Outdoor Report (Nov 2, 2026) · Hayward Area Chamber · Wisconsin DNR · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (fetched Nov 3, 11:41 AM CST). Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026 12:10 PM CST.

About Namekagon Lake

Headwaters of the Namekagon River; walleye and muskie.

  • Size: 2897 acres (Bayfield County)
  • Max depth: 51 ft
  • Fish: Walleye (abundant), Panfish (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Northern Pike (common), Musky (present), Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Access: 7 public boat landings listed

Facts: Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages — Namekagon Lake (WBIC 2732600). Check landing signs for local boating ordinances.

Recent reports

No first-hand reports yet for Namekagon Lake. Reports from contributors and readers will appear here, newest first, with date and source.

History

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