Cornell Lake
Cornell Lake is a deep, clear seepage lake near Bloomer in Chippewa County. It is managed for bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
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.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Town park and boat rampRampOne-acre town park on the west side plus a point access. A public ramp is listed at 18640 164th St, Bloomer. Public frontage is about 0.13 miles.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 Cornell Lake 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.
Search more bait shops near Cornell Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to 42 feet, so look for fish along weed edges in summer.
- Carp are common. Expect them in shallow water.
- Parking and frontage are limited. Go early on weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.