Fishing Spots Near
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Top Fishing Spots Near Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Balsam Lake

The best fishing occurs in spring and late fall. Look for largemouth, northern pike, walleye, bluegill and crappie. Look for weed points and inside turns to yield the most fish.

Size

1,901 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Deer Lake

This is your now your favorite bass and muskie lake! Probably the finest 'action' lake in the state for these fish. There are not a lot of trophies, but numbers are high.

Size

786 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

White bass

Bone Lake

One of Wisconsin's top muskie lakes. Mid-June through July is considered prime time for trophies. Largemouth bass are abundant and includes some 6-pounders. Perch, crappie and bluegill add to the mix.

Size

1,664 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Big Round Lake

Outstanding spring largemouth action. Crappie add to the attraction along with quality walleye and a few trophy muskie.

Size

1,013 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

Wapogasset Lake

Growth rates for muskie, walleye and bluegill are above average. Nice crappie and smallmouth.

Size

1,185 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

White bass

Bear Trap Lake

Growth rates for muskie, walleye and bluegill are above average. Nice crappie and smallmouth.

Size

248 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

North Center Lake

Fluorescent-colored jigs are the rule on North Center. This is a good spring/fall walleye lake. The numbers and average size of bass are excellent.

Size

764 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Amenities

Boat Dock

Toilet

Trailer Parking

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

South Center Lake

Some of the largest pike in the area are taken here, in addition to large crappie and bluegill. Decent walleye.

Size

909 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Amenities

Boat Dock

Toilet

Trailer Parking

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

South Lindstrom Lake

Shallow water catches are often the rule here. You'll need a pushpole for some of the best bass fishing areas. Most walleye are caught in the winter or spring.

Size

471 acres

Access

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

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All Fishing Spots Near Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Mill Pond

The best fishing occurs in spring and late fall. Look for largemouth, northern pike, walleye, bluegill and crappie. Look for weed points and inside turns to yield the most fish.

Size

21 acres

Species

Bluegill

Largemouth bass

Elkins Lake

Size

38 acres

Parker Lake

Size

11 acres

East Lake

Size

17 acres

Species

Northern pike

Twenty-Ninth Lake

Size

33 acres

Balsam Lake

The best fishing occurs in spring and late fall. Look for largemouth, northern pike, walleye, bluegill and crappie. Look for weed points and inside turns to yield the most fish.

Size

1,901 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Walleye

Half Moon Lake

Size

550 acres

Access

Carry-In Boat Launch

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

Wild Goose Lake

Size

190 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Lykens Lake

Size

20 acres

Little Bass Lake

Size

21 acres

Species

Largemouth bass

Loveless Lake

Size

131 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Pumpkinseed

East Lake

Size

83 acres

Long Lake

Size

273 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rice Lake

Size

130 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Lost Lake

Size

11 acres

Kenny Lake

Size

6 acres

Mud Lake

Size

12 acres

Camp Douglas Lake

Size

10 acres

Brusher Lake

Size

66 acres

Species

Largemouth bass

Square Lake

Size

30 acres

Species

Largemouth bass

Little Pine Lake

Size

59 acres

Species

Largemouth bass

Antler Lake

Size

94 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

Deer Lake

This is your now your favorite bass and muskie lake! Probably the finest 'action' lake in the state for these fish. There are not a lot of trophies, but numbers are high.

Size

786 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Walleye

White bass

Mud Lake

Size

96 acres

Access

Carry-In Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Pumpkinseed

Bone Lake

Size

1,664 acres

Access

Paved Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Rock bass

Smallmouth bass

Clover Lake

Size

9 acres

Shiloh Lake

Size

9 acres

Species

Largemouth bass

Northern pike

Big Blake Lake

Size

208 acres

Access

Gravel Boat Ramp

Trailer Accessible Boat Launch

Species

Bluegill

Crappie

Largemouth bass

Muskellunge

Northern pike

Perch

Pumpkinseed

Walleye

Badger Lake

Size

10 acres

Lake Kenabee

Size

47 acres

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