Big Lake (Oneida County)
Big Lake is part of the Three Lakes Chain in Oneida County, about 3 miles from the town of Three Lakes. It is a sandy, low clarity lake with muskie, walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
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.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Lake public boat landingsRampLake-Link lists 3 public launches. Check the sign for local rules.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 Big Lake (Oneida County) 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.
- Scottie's Bait & TackleNearby1674 Superior St, Three Lakes, WI 54562715-546-3776Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 13 feet and the bottom is mostly sand, so fish the sand edges and any rock.
- Water clarity is low, so use baits with color or noise.
- Chain lakes connect by channels, so check the map before running to the next lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.