Bearskull Lake
Bearskull Lake is an 81 acre soft water lake in the Town of Sherman, Iron County. It holds muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
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.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Panfish were slow growing in an older survey
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Bearskull Lake Public AccessRampState DNR site. One concrete lane, parking for 1 to 5 trailers. No overnight camping. Call 715-476-7846.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 Bearskull 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.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227 N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- Use a wire leader for pike and muskie.
- The launch is steep and rough, so take it slow.
- Look for weed edges for bass.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.