Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake is a 364-acre lake in Barron County near Birchwood, about 11 miles from Rice Lake. Anglers know it for largemouth bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Common; anglers report good size
Northern Pike
Common
Walleye
Present
Smallmouth Bass
Present
Bluegill
Panfish present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat launchRampOne public launch.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 Hemlock Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Seasonal Power Toys Bait-TCKLNearby16878 W State Road 48, Birchwood, WI 54817(715) 354-3886Directions ↗
Local tips
- Average depth is about 8 feet, so fish the shallows and weed edges.
- Water is low clarity. Try bright or noisy lures.
- Clean your boat to stop the spread of rusty crayfish and curly-leaf pondweed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.