Big Bass Lake (Marathon County)
Big Bass Lake is a 177 acre seepage lake in Marathon County near Rosholt. The water is stained and shallow, and the lake is known for largemouth bass, northern pike 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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East shore public landingRampUnimproved public boat landing on the east shore, off Lake Dr near Rosholt.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Big Bass Lake Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Bass Lake (Marathon County) 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 Big Bass Lake (Marathon County) ↗Local tips
- The landing is unimproved, so use a light trailer or small boat.
- Water is stained and low in clarity, so use bright or noisy baits.
- Max depth is 13 feet, so work the shallows and weed edges.
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