Wisconsin lake

Kirby Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin

Kirby Lake is a 98-acre lake in Barron County, about five miles northwest of Cumberland. It is fished for panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

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Surface area98 acres

Max depth19 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

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.

Bluegill●●●○○

A 2010 review reported many small bluegills.

Boat launches

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

Kirby Lake AccessRamp
One-lane gravel ramp in the Town of Maple Plain, run by Barron County Parks. Room for 1 to 5 rigs, portable toilets, and a park with a primitive campground.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 Kirby 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.

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Local tips

The lake is aerated, so watch for open water in winter.
Bottom is about half muck, half sand.
Expect lots of small bluegills.

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