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Lake Chetek

Barron, Wisconsin

Lake Chetek is a 923-acre lake in Barron County with a maximum depth of 22 feet, part of the Chetek Chain of Six Lakes. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common, with smallmouth bass present.

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Surface area923 acres

Max depth22 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●●○

Common per WDNR; chain has been stocked by the lake association

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

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

Lake Chetek public boat landing (Lakeview Drive)Public
Large public landing near the city airport, per Explore ChetekDirections ↗
Chetek Lake public boat launch (25 5/8 St)Public
Public launch listed on Waze; Lake-Link lists 2 public launchesDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	26 in	2 / day
Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Trout See specific trout regulations	Varies	Varies

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Rod & Gun Sport ShopNearby
513 Second Street, Chetek, WI715-924-4181 Directions ↗
Skipper's Bait & LiquorNearby
2544 County Road D, Chetek, WI715-924-3166 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fairly shallow (22 ft max): work weed edges and points for bass and pike
Walleye fish best at low light on the chain's deeper basins and structure
Check WDNR regulations before keeping walleye or pike

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