Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Big Doctor Lake fishing
Big Doctor Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2014
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.9 in
- Surface acres
- 212.2
Fish at Big Doctor Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideBig Doctor Lake lists Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike under its fish species. The lake also has an Area of 213 ACRES, a Maximum Depth of 9 feet, and a Mean Depth of 6 FEET. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Doctor Lake is stocked
About 468 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2014
26,500
Fish stocked in 2015
28,064
Fish stocked in 2016
28,828
Fish stocked in 2020
5,325
Fish stocked in 2021
5,330
Fish stocked in 2022
5,330
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 5,330 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 5,330 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 5,325 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 10,600 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 18,228 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 10,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Bluegill | 17,464 | 0.75 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 5,300 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 21,200 | 1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Siren, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Big Doctor Lake's single public landing is a gravel ramp in the Town of Siren with an ADA-accessible boarding dock and route of travel. No restroom is on file there.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Big Doctor Lake
Curly-Leaf Pondweed is an invasive species identified in Big Doctor Lake. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Doctor Lake?
Fishing Big Doctor Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 6 of 9 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.5 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2016, averaging 0.8 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Doctor Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 468 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 10 lakes in Burnett County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Doctor Lake?
Stocked fish average 1.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.5 in. Bluegill average 0.8 in.
How do you get on Big Doctor Lake?
The nearest town is Siren, WI. Facilities include dock. Big Doctor Lake's single public landing is a gravel ramp in the Town of Siren with an ADA-accessible boarding dock and route of travel. No restroom is on file there.
Which lakes near Big Doctor Lake were stocked more recently?
Devils Lake (8.5 mi), Big Sand Lake (8.9 mi), Sand Lake (13.8 mi), and Big Butternut Lake (15.7 mi) were stocked more recently.