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Bass Lake (Oconto County)

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Bass Lake is a deep, very clear seepage lake in Oconto County near Lakewood and Mountain. It holds largemouth bass, walleye and panfish and is an Outstanding Resource Water.

345N0.25 mi
Air temp in Townsend, WI Not available right now.
Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area145 acres
Max depth50 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Reviewers say night fishing is best

Walleye●●○○○

Reviewers report a decline

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie listed

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

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

  • Bass Lake boat landingRamp
    One landing with parking. US Forest Service beach and picnic area on the east side.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 3Bass Lake Picnic Ground Boat RampPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
  • 4Bass Lake AccessPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
  • 5Bass Lake AccessPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bass Lake (Oconto County) 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

  • Water is very clear, so go light on line and use natural colors.
  • Bass bite better at dawn, dusk and after dark.
  • Depth drops to 50 feet, so look for weed edges and breaks.

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