Chain Lake (Barron County)

Barron County, Wisconsin

Chain Lake is a shallow 86 acre lake in Barron County. It holds panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

Current air temperature at Chain Lake (Barron County) (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area86 acres

Max depth19 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are common

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Northern Pike●●○○○

Present

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie noted in an older survey

Boat launches

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

Chain Lake Public LandingPublic
DNR lists one public boat landing. An older survey places access off County Highway B at the lower end of the lake.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 Chain Lake (Barron County) 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 DNR notes occasional winterkill, so panfish numbers can swing.
Panfish have been slow growing, so keep only the bigger ones.
Check the sign at the landing for local boating rules.

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