Burrows Lake
Burrows Lake is a soft water seepage lake in the Town of Little Rice in Oneida County, near Hazelhurst. It is known for largemouth bass and bluegill, with a few muskies.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
2025 survey found 63% over 12 inches
Bluegill
Many fish, but most under 6 inches
Muskellunge
Low numbers
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Burrows Lake AccessRampDNR concrete plank ramp on Burrows Lake Road, 1-5 trailer stallsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Burrows Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Burrows Lake 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.
- J&J SportsNearby7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539715-277-2616Directions ↗
Local tips
- Bass must be 18 inches to keep, so most are catch and release.
- Fish the weed edges for bluegill in summer.
- Stained, low-fertility water favors slow presentations.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.