Hayward Lakes ReportSawyer County · Wisconsin

Lakes / Grindstone Lake

Grindstone Lake

~3,100 acres · SW of Hayward

Deep, clear water; walleye, smallmouth, lake trout history.

Current status

No recent report
Ice / open waterAwaiting first report
Water tempAwaiting first report
Water levelAwaiting first report
Fishing notesAwaiting first report

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Sources: Visitors Bureau Outdoor Report (Nov 2, 2026) · Hayward Area Chamber · Wisconsin DNR · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (fetched Nov 3, 11:41 AM CST). Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026 11:42 AM CST.

About Grindstone Lake

Deep, clear water; walleye, smallmouth, lake trout history.

  • Size: 3176 acres (Sawyer County)
  • Max depth: 60 ft
  • Fish: Walleye (abundant), Musky (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Northern Pike (common), Panfish (present), Largemouth Bass (present)
  • Access: 2 public boat landings listed

Facts: Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages — Grindstone Lake (WBIC 2391200). Check landing signs for local boating ordinances.

Recent reports

No first-hand reports yet for Grindstone Lake. Reports from contributors and readers will appear here, newest first, with date and source.

History

Ice-on / ice-off dates and season notes will be logged here as the season goes. Coming soon.

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