Balsam Lake (Washburn County)
Balsam Lake is a 325 acre lake in Washburn County, about 14 miles from Rice Lake. It is known for panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
WDNR lists panfish as abundant
Largemouth Bass
Common, 14 inch minimum
Northern Pike
Common
Walleye
Common, 15 inch minimum
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampOne public boat landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Balsam Lake (Washburn County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Water clarity is low, so try brighter lures.
- The bottom is mostly gravel, so fish the drop-offs.
- Walleye 20 to 24 inches must be released.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.