Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Bear Trap Lake fishing
Bear Trap Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.3 in
- Surface acres
- 247.3
Fish at Bear Trap Lake
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 6 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
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 guideBear Trap Lake, located in Polk County, Wisconsin, is a 247 acre lake with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers can target Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye here. There is a public boat landing available for visitor access. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Bear Trap Lake is stocked
About 310 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
8,435
Fish stocked in 2014
3,711
Fish stocked in 2015
17,676
Fish stocked in 2016
3,877
Fish stocked in 2017
11,740
Fish stocked in 2018
3,706
Fish stocked in 2019
7,249
Fish stocked in 2020
3,711
Fish stocked in 2021
11,103
Fish stocked in 2022
2,778
Fish stocked in 2023
124
Fish stocked in 2024
2,475
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 2,475 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 124 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 2,778 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 121 | 14.4 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 10,982 | 2 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 3,711 | 6.9 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 65 | 12.6 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 7,184 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 3,706 | 6.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 22 | 11.5 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 11,718 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 3,711 | 7.05 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 166 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 17,429 | 1.8 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 247 | 12.4 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 3,711 | 6.25 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 8,435 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Lincoln, WI
One gravel town ramp off S. Shore Ct. with no turnaround: trailers back about 280 ft from the road, and shoulder parking fits about two vehicles. No dock or restroom. Bear Trap connects to the larger Wapogasset Lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Bear Trap Lake
The water clarity in Bear Trap Lake is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Bear Trap Lake?
Fishing Bear Trap Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 4.5 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2023, averaging 12.4 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bear Trap Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2010. About 310 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
How big are the fish stocked at Bear Trap Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Walleye average 4.5 in. Muskellunge average 12.4 in.
How do you get on Bear Trap Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Lincoln, WI. One gravel town ramp off S. Shore Ct. with no turnaround: trailers back about 280 ft from the road, and shoulder parking fits about two vehicles. No dock or restroom. Bear Trap connects to the larger Wapogasset Lake.
Which lakes near Bear Trap Lake were stocked more recently?
Wapogasset Lake (1.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Wapogasset Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge.