Bear Lake (Oneida County)
Bear Lake is a 295 acre lake in Oneida County about 8 miles from Minocqua. Anglers rate it as a good bass lake that gets little pressure.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Reviewers call it a very consistent bass lake
Northern Pike
Common per the DNR
Bluegill
Panfish are abundant
Smallmouth Bass
Present
Walleye
Present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampOne public landing. Parking is tight.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 Bear Lake (Oneida County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Dewey Catchem & HowNearby8560 US Hwy 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548715-358-5130Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is only 8 feet, so fish weeds and wood.
- Parking at the launch is limited, so go early.
- Rusty crayfish and mystery snails are present, so clean the boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.