Greater Bass Lake
Greater Bass Lake is a 244-acre drainage lake in Langlade County. It holds muskie, northern pike, walleye and bass in brown, acidic water.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
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.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West shore public landingRampNear the outlet, limited parkingDirections ↗
- 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 Greater Bass 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 Greater Bass Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the west shore landing early to get a parking spot.
- Dark water, so try bright or loud lures.
- The DNR lists a mercury advisory for fish from this lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.