Bearskin Lake
Bearskin Lake is a 403 acre lake in Oneida County near Harshaw. It is known for muskie and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common
Walleye
Listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bearskin Lake public landingRampOne public boat launchDirections ↗
- 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 Bearskin Lake 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 and How Bait ShopNearby8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 12 feet.
- Water clarity is low, so use loud or dark baits.
- Check mixed bottom of gravel, rock and sand for walleye.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.