Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night Bear Lake fishing
Bear Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and 3 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Surface acres
- 1,345.8
Fish at Bear Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Cisco Confirmed present Bear Lake, a 1348-acre lake in Washburn and Barron Counties, offers fishing for various species. It has a maximum depth of 87 feet. Common fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, with Smallmouth Bass also present. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Bear Lake is stocked
About 175 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
11,526
Fish stocked in 2012
33,928
Fish stocked in 2013
52,732
Fish stocked in 2014
26,953
Fish stocked in 2016
26,950
Fish stocked in 2018
27,376
Fish stocked in 2020
28,411
Fish stocked in 2022
26,955
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walleye | 23,403 | 6.47 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,552 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 7,392 | 7.15 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 21,019 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 27,376 | 6.36 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 26,950 | 7.28 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 26,953 | 6.42 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 26,366 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 26,366 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 23,691 | 2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 10,237 | 7.48 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 11,526 | 7.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Bear Lake, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Four public ramps: 28 3/4 Ave. (concrete, boarding dock, 6-10 trailer stalls), a gravel ramp with a backing turnout, the 18th St. gravel ramp suited to small boats, and a concrete-panel ramp plus a carry-in on the Washburn County side. DNR lists none as ADA accessible.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Bear Lake
Anglers should note that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Bear Lake?
Fishing Bear Lake usually means Walleye. All 12 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 5.7 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bear Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 175 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 8 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Lake?
Walleye stocked at Bear Lake average 5.7 in.
How do you get on Bear Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Bear Lake, WI. Facilities include dock. Four public ramps: 28 3/4 Ave. (concrete, boarding dock, 6-10 trailer stalls), a gravel ramp with a backing turnout, the 18th St. gravel ramp suited to small boats, and a concrete-panel ramp plus a carry-in on the Washburn County side. DNR lists none as ADA accessible.
Which lakes near Bear Lake were stocked more recently?
Long Lake (8.4 mi) and Beaver Dam Lake (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Long Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Beaver Dam Lake is also stocked with Walleye.