Little Bearskin Lake
Little Bearskin Lake is a 184 acre lake in Oneida County near Harshaw. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and some muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Anglers report good bass fishing
Northern Pike
Reports of 25 to 30 inch fish
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Some reports of stunted panfish
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Little Bearskin Lake AccessRampTown of Cassian. Paved single lane ramp with ADA dockDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Little Bearskin Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Little Bearskin 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.
- Dewey Catchem & HowNearby11085 Highway 70 East, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568715-358-5130Directions ↗
Local tips
- Water clarity is low, so use bright or noisy baits.
- Bottom is mostly muck, so fish weed edges and sand or gravel spots.
- Panfish can run small. Move around to find bigger ones.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.