Barker Lake
Barker Lake is a 213 acre lake in the Town of Winter in Sawyer County. It is a shallow lake with smallmouth bass, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common
Walleye
Listed as common
Bluegill
Panfish are common
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Present in low numbers
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Barker Lake AccessRampSingle lane concrete ramp with a boarding dock. 6 to 10 trailer stalls. Not ADA accessible.Directions ↗
- 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 Barker 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 Barker Lake ↗Local tips
- Max depth is only 12 feet, so work weed edges and the few deeper spots.
- Check water level before launching. The ramp depends on it.
- Fish smallmouth on rock and gravel and walleye at low light.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.