Wisconsin lake

Big Dummy Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin

Big Dummy Lake is a deep lake in Barron County near Cumberland. It is joined to Little Dummy Lake by a channel and managed by the Dummy Lakes Management District.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Big Dummy Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area114 acres

Max depth54 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.

Walleye●●○○○

DNR lists walleye as present, not common.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Big Dummy Lake public boat rampRamp
One public landing at 855 25 1/2 Ave, Cumberland.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 Dummy 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

The lake reaches 54 feet. Look for bass and pike on the weed edges.
Check the landing sign for local rules.
Water is moderately clear, so a light touch helps.

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