Fishing in Washburn County

Long Lake, Wisconsin With nearly 1,000 lakes in Washburn County, you are sure to find the perfect lake to make those fishing stories a reality! Washburn County is home to Birchwood, known as the Bluegill Capital and Long Lake, known as the Walleye Capital. Not only are our lakes great for fishing, but our rivers are excellent too! Be sure to check out our Lakes Guide for more information on the named lakes in the area. For lake maps, log onto the DNR website.

If you didn’t bring your boat, don’t worry! There are many locations in the area that you can rent a boat, inquire at the information center located at 122 N River Street in Spooner.