Bear Lake fishing

Fishing at Bear Lake has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

January 1, 2022

Plants on record

12

Since 2010

Species recorded

1

Average size

5.7 in

Surface acres

1,345.8

Access and facts

Nearest town
Town of Bear Lake, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

4 public boat landings provide access to this 1348-acre lake in Barron County. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 87 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Bear Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2022 it was January 1, 2022, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.

About 175 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Barron County with both a fish count and a surface area.

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.

Fish at Bear Lake

Fishing Bear Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 12 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 12 plants
Plants
12 of 12
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
5.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Bear Lake

Bear Lake, a 1348-acre lake in Washburn and Barron Counties, offers fishing for various species. It has a maximum depth of 87 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Common fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, with Smallmouth Bass also present.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should note that the lake's water clarity is low.

Fish stocked per year

  • 11,5262010
  • 33,9282012
  • 52,7322013
  • 26,9532014
  • 26,9502016
  • 27,3762018
  • 28,4112020
  • 26,9552022

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Walleye 23,403 6.47 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 3,552 6.9 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 7,392 7.15 in report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 21,019 7.3 in report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 27,376 6.36 in report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 26,950 7.28 in report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 26,953 6.42 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 26,366 1.7 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 26,366 1.7 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 23,691 2 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 10,237 7.48 in report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 11,526 7.3 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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