Natural lake

Big Bear Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Big Bear Lake is a shallow seepage lake in Burnett County with a sandy bottom. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Surface area179 acres

Max depth17 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck 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●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late 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
DNR lists a public landing. Check the sign for local rules.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 Big Bear Lake 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

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Local tips

Average depth is about 7 feet, so fish weed edges and the drop to 17 feet.
Motor trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits or lures per angler.
Check the landing sign for local ordinances before you launch.

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