Bear Trap Lake
Bear Trap Lake is in Polk County near the Town of Lincoln and connects to Wapogasset Lake. It is known for panfish, bass, northern pike and walleye.
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.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Beartrap Lake AccessRampTown of Lincoln gravel ramp, one lane, 1-5 trailer stalls, no dock or restroom. Backing distance is about 280 feet from S. Shore Court.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 Trap 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 Bear Trap Lake ↗Local tips
- The ramp is gravel and narrow. Plan for a long back-in.
- Parking is tight, with some shoulder space on S. Shore Court.
- The lake has algae growth in summer, so fish early in the day.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.