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Dunham Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Dunham Lake is a clear, deep lake near Siren in Burnett County. It is known for large northern pike, bass, walleye and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area231 acres
Max depth63 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Anglers report many large fish

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

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

  • Dunham Lake public boat rampRamp
    WDNR ramp at 23398 Old 35, Siren.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 Dunham 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

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Local tips

  • Water is clear. Use light line and subtle colors.
  • Fish deep structure in summer. Max depth is 63 feet.
  • Clean and drain your boat. Chinese mystery snails and curly-leaf pondweed are present.

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