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Bashaw Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Bashaw Lake is a 170 acre weedy lake in the Town of Dewey in Burnett County. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish and ice fishing.

3N0.5 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area170 acres
Max depth16 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Bashaw Lake AccessRamp
    Single concrete lane, 1-5 trailer spaces, no dock or restrooms. Town of Dewey 715-468-7111.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Bashaw Lake AccessPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bashaw Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Thick weeds are common, so use weedless lures.
  • The lake is popular for ice fishing in winter.
  • Clean boat and trailer. Curly-leaf pondweed and carp are in the lake.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.