Bear Lake (Waupaca County)

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Bear Lake is a 200 acre deep lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It has steep drop-offs and holds largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Surface area200 acres

Max depth62 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsSmall no-wake zones apply. Check 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●●●○○

Spawn well in spring

Crappie●●●○○

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

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
Public landing on a narrow channel with limited parking.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bear Lake (Waupaca 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

Parking is limited, so arrive early.
Deep weedline jigging works for bluegills.
Bass hold on the structure and drop-offs.

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