Lake Wissota
A Chippewa River flowage east of Chippewa Falls, home to Lake Wissota State Park. Walleye are abundant and managed with a protected slot.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Abundant. 13 in minimum, 16–24 in protected.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and river mouths in the evening.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Musky | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Northern Pike |
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Anson Boat LaunchPublicNorth shoreDirections ↗
- 7 public landings in totalPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all locationsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 16-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 13 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Sep 5-30, 2026; must be tagged and registered | 60 in | 1 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Scheels14.7 mi4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire · closest to Anson Boat Launch(715) 833-1886Directions ↗
Local tips
- Lake Wissota State Park has a launch, camping and a beach.
- River current in the upper lake holds walleye in spring.
- Seven public landings.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Lake Wissota.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.