Cranberry Lake (Bayfield County)
Cranberry Lake is a 131-acre lake in Bayfield County in the towns of Barnes and Gordon. It connects to Lower Eau Claire Lake and has a soft mucky bottom.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mooney Dam Park and Boat LandingRampAt the dam on the southeast corner of the lake. Has a public campground.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 Cranberry Lake (Bayfield 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.
Search more bait shops near Cranberry Lake (Bayfield County) ↗Local tips
- Max depth is 10 feet and average is under 3 feet, so use weedless baits.
- The lake connects to Lower Eau Claire Lake if you want more water to cover.
- Camp at Mooney Dam Park if you want to stay near the landing.
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