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Eddy Creek Fishery Area, a hunter's guide
Who runs it, which deer unit and bear zone cover it, what it holds (whitetails, black bears, ruffed grouse and raccoons, foxes and coyotes), and the public land and towns around it in Sawyer County.
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Getting to Eddy Creek Fishery Area
What the record says about Eddy Creek Fishery Area
On paper it is a DNR fishery area that is open to hunting; on the map it is in Sawyer County. DNR staff of the Northern Region cover this part of the Northwoods. Manager: the Wisconsin DNR. Its 281 acres rank 68th of the 245 Wisconsin fishery areas with an acreage on file. From Radisson, our closest town page, it is roughly 4 miles to the northwest.
From the source page (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS ACRES field, sum of parcels open to hunting); region from the DNR county layer. Checked October 19, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Eddy Creek Fishery Area
Eddy Creek Fishery Area in the agency's words
Unedited text from the official page.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area, in Sawyer County, was established in 1956 as a trout fishing and public hunting area. Eddy Creek has a history of several dams being constructed and blown out by high water events dating back to the original structure put in place in 1918. Put and take trout fishing on the pond formed by these dams was very popular in past years, but water quality and fish habitat had declined dramatically by the 21st century.
In 2007, the last remnants of a failed impoundment structure were removed from the stream and the waterway was returned to its natural state. The property is currently managed for wildlife habitat and is used most frequently for deer, bear and grouse hunting, trapping and trout fishing. Directions: The main part of the Eddy Creek Fishery Area is just north the Tuscobia State Trail and State highway, 70 east of the Village of Couderay in Sawyer County.
The smaller parcel, 2 1/2 miles north and just south of Ashegan Fire Lane, is around the spring pond that creates the creek. The parking lot at the south end just off State Hwy. 70 is around 45.7963 lat; -91,2911 long.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area hunting wording
- Hunting – deer, bear and grouse
- Eddy Creek Fishery Area is currently managed for wildlife habitat and is used most frequently for deer, bear, grouse hunting, trapping and trout fishing.
Quoted from the property page, retrieved 2026-10-19; checked October 19, 2026.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area rules and licenses
Access rules at Eddy Creek Fishery Area
State seasons on the open parcels only. The DNR map shows which pieces of this fishery land those are.
State law on Eddy Creek Fishery Area
Orange or pink, 50% above the waist and 50% of the head covering, is the rule while gun deer seasons run; duck and goose hunters are exempt. Gun-season ground blinds on DNR property display 144 sq in of orange or pink from every direction. No screw-in steps or cut shooting lanes on DNR land. Overnight stands are legal north of Hwy. 64 from Sept. 1 to Jan. 31; south of it, remove them every day. By 5 p.m. the following day, register the deer on GameReg (online, phone or station).
Which licenses Eddy Creek Fishery Area needs
Get licenses on Go Wild or at an agent. Antlerless tags are unit-specific and labelled public or private land.
Access from the source page; closures from the DNR closed and restricted areas layer; stocking and dove fields from the DNR upland bird layers; rules from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 regulations; prices from Go Wild. Checked October 19, 2026.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area: DMU, bear zone and turkey zone
Deer management: DMU 111 and Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, Northern Forest zone. The Natural Resources Board set 685 antlerless deer as the 2026 quota there. Bear Zone A has a 2026 harvest target of 1,100 with 1,675 Class A permits drawn; it took 11 preference points to win one. Spring turkey tags are sold for Zone 6; the DNR issued 6,001 there in 2025, the newest level published. Baiting deer is lawful in Sawyer County, at no more than 2 gallons a site.
Deer units that cover Eddy Creek Fishery Area
| Deer unit | Zone | Antlerless goal | Public tags left | Private tags left | Included tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 111 | Northern Forest | 685 | 576 | 2,184 | — |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation | — | — | — | — | — |
Zones beyond deer for Eddy Creek Fishery Area
| Zone | Setting | Data | Also | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear A | Dogs legal | 1,100 target, 1,675 permits | 11 points | 1,235 bears in 2025 |
| Turkey zone 6 | 6,001 spring tags (2025) | 23% success | 1,362 gobblers | — |
| Grouse zone A | Sep 12–Jan 3 | 5 a day | ||
| Duck zone | Northern | Sep 26–Nov 24 | ||
| Goose zone | Northern | Sep 16–Dec 16 | ||
| Wolf zone 1/1B | No season | Listed endangered |
Zones from the DNR zone layers as recorded in lands.json; quotas and bonus tags from the 2026 antlerless quota table; bear figures from the 2026 bear drawing summary and 2025 bear harvest; turkey from the 2025 spring turkey report; CWD and baiting lists from the DNR. Checked October 19, 2026.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area: species with bag limits
Listed game at Eddy Creek Fishery Area: whitetails, black bears, ruffed grouse and raccoons, foxes and coyotes.
White-tailed deer
Black bear
Ruffed grouse
Furbearers
The Sawyer County calendar below covers the rest.
Species from the property record (species named by the source); bag limits from the DNR regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Season dates that cover Eddy Creek Fishery Area
Eddy Creek Fishery Area sits in the Northern Forest deer zone. These 39 rows are the dated hunting segments the DNR schedule puts there, from the September archery opener into spring turkey.
| Game | Season | Applies in | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery and crossbow | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth/disabled gun hunt | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun deer (9-day) | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | December antlerless hunt | Statewide | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone A/D | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone A/D | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Bear, Class A draw | Bear Zone A/D | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| Elk | Elk, all weapons | Northern Elk Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall turkey | Turkey Zone 6 | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth turkey hunt | Turkey Zone 6 | Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period A | Turkey Zone 6 | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period B | Turkey Zone 6 | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period C | Turkey Zone 6 | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period D | Turkey Zone 6 | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period E | Turkey Zone 6 | May 19, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring turkey Period F | Turkey Zone 6 | May 26, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | |
| Ruffed Grouse | Ruffed grouse | Grouse Zone A | Sep 12, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Pheasant | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Bobwhite Quail | Bobwhite quail | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| Hungarian partridge | Hungarian partridge | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Squirrel | Squirrel | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Cottontail rabbit | Northern cottontail zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe Hare | Snowshoe hare | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| American Crow | Crow | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Mar 24, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth waterfowl hunt | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular duck | Northern Duck Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Teal | Early teal | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular goose | Northern Goose Zone | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Early Canada goose | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (resident) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Raccoon (nonresident) | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red and gray fox | Fox (red and gray) | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Coyote (hunting) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | North of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 1 | South of Hwy. 64 | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | North of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Bobcat, Period 2 | South of Hwy. 64 | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Unprotected species | Unprotected species | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fall 2026-Spring 2027 hunting regulations and season dates, checked October 19, 2026.
Public property near Eddy Creek Fishery Area
The large pin is Eddy Creek Fishery Area; the others are the 10 closest public properties. Together they hold 21,071 acres.
| Name | Type | Size (ac) | Away | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Lake | Fishery area | 274 | 4.3 mi | southwest |
| Weirgor Springs | Wildlife area | 1,955 | 5.9 mi | south |
| Chippewa River Conservation Easement Area | Easement land | 2 | 7.1 mi | east |
| Hungry Ham Lakes Woods | Easement land | 311 | 7.7 mi | west |
| Chippewa Flowage | Easement land | 17,885 | 8.0 mi | northeast |
| Hauer Springs | Wildlife area | 130 | 8.5 mi | west |
| Benson Creek | Fishery area | 306 | 8.5 mi | west |
| Whitefish Lake | Wildlife area | 96 | 9.6 mi | west |
| Little Weirgor Creek | Wildlife area | 41 | 9.6 mi | south |
| Musky Bay | Wildlife area | 71 | 9.7 mi | northwest |
Points from the DNR managed lands, SNA, county forest, FWS realty, USFS, NPS and DoD layers (WI DNR Managed Lands GIS (polygon centroid of hunting-open parcels) (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside))). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
How the land around Eddy Creek Fishery Area hunts, by the numbers
Harvest for this part of Sawyer County comes from the 2025 forest DMU counts. 2026 so far, still changing: DMU 111, 140. CWD sampling in Sawyer County, CWD year 2025: 60 wild deer sampled, 0 positive. Overall: 1,917 samples and 0 positives. Sawyer County: 241 bears in 2025. The DNR reports deer by unit, not by property: read these as the Sawyer County picture.
Sawyer County bucks and antlerless
| Deer unit | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 111 | 779 | 587 | 1,366 |
Sawyer County CWD sampling
| Year | Sampled | Positives |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 60 | 0 |
| 2024 | 57 | 0 |
| 2023 | 95 | 0 |
| 2022 | 81 | 0 |
| 2021 | 74 | 0 |
Sawyer County bears
| Year | Bears registered | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 296 | 133 | 163 |
| 2025 | 241 | 134 | 107 |
Deer from DNR Deer Metrics harvest history and the 2026 harvest to date; CWD from the DNR CWD summary; bears from the DNR bear harvest reports. Checked October 19, 2026.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area: nearest ranges
No range sits on Eddy Creek Fishery Area; the nearest on the DNR public range map is Josie Creek Park, about 25 miles away. Nearby club or private ranges are shown too.
rifle, handgun, archery on file
trap, rifle, handgun, smallbore rimfire, archery on file
trap, sporting clays, shotgun on file
From the DNR public range map and its map layer, checked October 19, 2026.
Home bases for an Eddy Creek Fishery Area trip
Closest towns, measured as the crow flies, then the businesses around them.
| Town | County | Straight line | 2024 pop. | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson | Sawyer | 4.2 mi | 273 | 34,233 |
| New Post | Sawyer | 8.2 mi | — | 59,626 |
| Chief Lake | Sawyer | 9.8 mi | — | 31,269 |
| Little Round Lake | Sawyer | 12 mi | — | 34,951 |
Read up on the county: Sawyer County.
Taxidermy and supplies for Eddy Creek Fishery Area hunters
Phone numbers for Eddy Creek Fishery Area questions
The DNR service center listed for Sawyer County is DNR Spooner Service Center, 715-635-2101.
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from the land layers; businesses from store locators and listings (license-only agents left out); offices from DNR, USFS and USFWS pages. Checked October 19, 2026. Call ahead.
Eddy Creek Fishery Area: legal shooting time, table by date
Big game and small game hunters get 20 minutes after sunset in Wisconsin, not 30. Waterfowl and spring gobbler hunters quit at sunset.
| Date | Hunt | Northern Area hours | Southern Area hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Bow, turkey, grouse opener | 6:11 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 7:42 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Pheasant and duck dates | 6:55 a.m. to 6:37 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Early November | 6:16 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opener | 6:44 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 4:56 p.m. |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Muzzleloader week | 6:56 a.m. to 4:44 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Holiday Hunt opener | 7:15 a.m. to 4:46 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 4:54 p.m. |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Archery close (most units) | 7:17 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:02 p.m. |
Deer, bear, elk, small game and fall turkey table times from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shooting hours tables, plus the Zone E offset of 16 minutes for longitude 91.29 W, checked October 19, 2026. Shooting hours for every county.
Straight answers on Eddy Creek Fishery Area
When can I hunt ducks at Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
Northern for ducks, Northern for geese. The regular Northern Zone duck season opens Sep 26.
Has CWD turned up in the county around Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
There is no county baiting ban here; the 2-gallon rules apply. CWD has not been found in this county's wild deer.
Is blaze pink legal at Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
Orange or pink, half of the upper clothing, whenever a gun deer season runs (not for waterfowl).
Where do I register game taken on Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
Register on GameReg by 5 p.m. the next day; the confirmation number starts with W.
Is there a separate permit for Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
The standard license for your game; no landowner permission on public ground.
Which public properties lie near Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
Three to try: Beverly Lake Fishery Area (4 miles), Weirgor Springs Wildlife Area (6 miles) and Chippewa River Conservation Easement Area (7 miles).
How is Eddy Creek Fishery Area classified?
DNR fishery area that is open to hunting, under the Wisconsin DNR.
How much land is in Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
It covers 281 acres by the recorded figure.
Where in the state does Eddy Creek Fishery Area lie?
Sawyer County holds it, 4 miles from Radisson.
What is Eddy Creek Fishery Area hunted for?
The agency names whitetails, black bears, ruffed grouse and raccoons, foxes and coyotes; other legal game follows the county dates.
Which deer management unit holds Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
The Northern Forest zone, DMU 111 and Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Quota for 2026: 685 antlerless.
Is bear hunting possible at Eddy Creek Fishery Area?
Zone A; hounds are legal there.
Can I turkey hunt Eddy Creek Fishery Area in spring?
Zone 6; 2025 saw 1,362 birds registered in the zone.
Last checks on Eddy Creek Fishery Area before you go
Treat this page as a starting point: the manager of Eddy Creek Fishery Area has the final say on closures and maps.
Sources for this page: DNR: 890eddycreek · DNR GIS · DNR: county; regulations from the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Wisconsin hunting regulations. Checked October 19, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Shenandoah National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0); USFWS/Southeast (Public domain).