Fishing Report
Dead Slough Lake Fishing Report
Hager City, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 9:42 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.575631, -92.508760
Est. water temp
66.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
South-southeast wind at 5 mph — the north-northwest 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.
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Hager City (Pierce County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 7 PM (Excellent · 83/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Dead Slough Lake hasn't been reported by the state. We're estimating the likely fish from 8 nearby lakes with confirmed surveys. These are informed guesses, not confirmed catches — treat them as a starting point.
- Black Crappie — estimated, not a confirmed record48% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record48% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record42% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Northern Pike — estimated, not a confirmed record30% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record48% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record48% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
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Species detail
How to catch them at Dead Slough Lake
- Black CrappieEstimated
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report → - BluegillEstimated
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report → - Largemouth BassEstimated
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report → - Northern PikeEstimated
Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report → - PumpkinseedEstimated
Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report → - Yellow PerchEstimated
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Dead Slough Lake · 44.5756, -92.5088
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
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What fish are in Dead Slough Lake?
Dead Slough Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Dead Slough Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Dead Slough Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Dead Slough Lake?
Dead Slough Lake is near Hager City, WI, at 44.5756, -92.5088.
Plan your trip to Dead Slough Lake
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