Fishing Report
Ballard Lake Fishing Report
Sayner, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 6:23 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.060819, -89.498498
Est. water temp
58°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
South wind at 6 mph — the north shore is windward.
Wind tends to push food, then baitfish, toward the bank it blows into — a rule of thumb, not a guarantee of where fish are. It says nothing about whether that shore is public or reachable.
Max depth
25 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Mean depth: 9 ft
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Sayner (Vilas County, WI).
Today’s bite
Muskellunge fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Fair · 51/100)
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Species detail
How to catch them at Ballard Lake
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-25 ft
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Location
Ballard Lake · 46.0608, -89.4985
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Ballard Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Muskellunge in Ballard Lake.
When's the best time to fish Ballard Lake?
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Ballard Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Ballard Lake?
Ballard Lake is near Sayner, WI, at 46.0608, -89.4985.
Plan your trip to Ballard Lake
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