Big Lake (Polk County)
Big Lake is a 245-acre lake in Polk County near Dresser, Star Prairie and Osceola. It has clear water and a sandy bottom, with bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Catch and release is open year round
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampOne public launch listedDirections ↗
- 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 (Polk 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.
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- Work weed edges and drop-offs for bass and pike.
- Average depth is about 17 feet, so walleye may hold off the weeds.
- Clean and drain your boat. Curly-leaf pondweed is present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.