Spooner is a small city in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The city has a population around 2,500 people. Spooner is often referred to the crossroads of the north as this is where highway 70 meets highway 53 and 63, so all roads lead to Spooner, Wisconsin. There is plenty of small town charm here and anglers have a lot of fishing options. There are several smaller lakes in the area, but the largest lake is Spooner Lake.
Spooner Lake
Spooner Lake is a 1132 acre lake located in Washburn County. It has a maximum depth of 17 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, panfish and northern pike are abundant in this lake. Largemouth bass are common in the lake.
Shell Lake
Shell Lake is a 2513 acre lake located in Washburn County. It has a maximum depth of 36 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, smallmouth bass and walleye are abundant in this lake. Muskie and panfish are common in the lake.
