Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, dusk Bass Lake fishing
Bass Lake fishing: not stocked since 2016. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2016
- Bluegill
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2014
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2 in
- Surface acres
- 217.4
Fish at Bass Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideBass Lake, located in Burnett County, spans 222 acres and offers fishing for Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. The lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet. Visitors can access the lake from a public boat landing. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Bass Lake is stocked
About 229 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2014
5,900
Fish stocked in 2015
11,800
Fish stocked in 2016
32,086
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bluegill | 20,286 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 11,800 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 11,800 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 5,900 | 3.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Union, WI
One gravel ramp run by the Town of Union, gravel right to the lake bottom with under 3 ft of water at the launch, 1-5 trailer stalls, no dock or restrooms. The whole 222-acre lake is shallow, 6 ft at its deepest.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Bass Lake
Anglers should be aware that Bass Lake has a maximum depth of only 6 feet. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Bass Lake?
Fishing Bass Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 3 of 4 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2016, averaging 2.4 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2016, averaging 0.5 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bass Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2016. About 229 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Bass Lake?
Stocked fish average 2 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.4 in. Bluegill average 0.5 in.
How do you get on Bass Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Union, WI. One gravel ramp run by the Town of Union, gravel right to the lake bottom with under 3 ft of water at the launch, 1-5 trailer stalls, no dock or restrooms. The whole 222-acre lake is shallow, 6 ft at its deepest.
Which lakes near Bass Lake were stocked more recently?
Devils Lake (5.1 mi), Big Doctor Lake (10.9 mi), Sand Lake (12.3 mi), Big Sand Lake (13.2 mi), and Rooney Lake (16.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Doctor Lake is also stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass.