Deep clear natural lake

Lake Owen

Bayfield, Wisconsin

Lake Owen is a 1,250-acre, very clear lake in Bayfield County with a maximum depth of 95 feet. WDNR lists panfish, smallmouth bass and northern pike as common, with largemouth bass and walleye present.

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Surface area1,250 acres

Max depth95 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish common

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Panfish common

Walleye●●○○○

Present; WDNR management aims to increase walleye

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Present; some anglers report thriving numbers

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 2 public boat landingsDirections ↗
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 May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass June 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day total (1 smallmouth max, 18 in+)
Smallmouth Bass May 2-June 19, 2026; catch and release only	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2-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
Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day

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.

Southside Bait & TackleNearby
Iron River, WI(715) 372-5943 Directions ↗
Bait ShackNearby
Washburn, WI(715) 373-2380 Directions ↗
Bitten TackleNearby
Hayward, WI(715) 462-9845 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Very clear water: use light line and natural colors
Fish deep structure in the 95-ft basin during summer
Check WDNR bass regulations for this lake

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