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Bishop Lake

Forest County, Wisconsin

Bishop Lake is a 288 acre lake in Forest County in northern Wisconsin. It is shallow, with a maximum depth of 12 feet, and is known for panfish and northern pike.

N0.25 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area288 acres
Max depth12 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

WDNR lists panfish as abundant

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Walleye●●○○○

Special slot rule applies

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat landingRamp
    One public landing listed by WDNRDirections ↗
  • 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 Bishop 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

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Walleye between 20 and 24 inches must be released.
  • Fish weed edges for pike with spinnerbaits.
  • Motor trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks per angler.

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