Barber Lake
Barber Lake is a small hard water lake in the Town of Winter in Sawyer County. DNR lists walleye, muskellunge, bass and panfish, with lots of weeds along the shore.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Barber Lake Public Boat AccessRampTown-owned gravel to concrete panel ramp on the northeast shore. 6 to 10 truck and trailer spots, no toilet.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Barber Lake Public Boat AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Barber Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Barber Lake ↗Local tips
- Weeds are thick, so use weedless baits and fish the edges of the weed beds.
- Max depth is 21 feet, so most fish hold in fairly shallow water.
- Bring your own bait and supplies because there is nothing at the ramp.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.