Lake Desair
Lake Desair is an 81 acre lake in the Town of Rice Lake, Barron County. It is a slow no-wake lake with walleye, bass, crappie and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Desair AccessRampBarron County park. One gravel lane with dock, parking for 1 to 5 trailers. No camping. Call 715-537-6295.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 Lake Desair 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 Lake Desair ↗Local tips
- Plan on slow trolling or paddling, the lake is slow no-wake.
- The launch is shallow, so a small boat works best.
- Try crappies near brush in spring.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.