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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

25 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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General info

Bear Lake is a lake located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Black crappie.

Location

44°26′7.6″N 89°23′38.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bear Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Bear Lake, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Oshkosh

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Appleton

50.8 miles away

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54.0 miles away

Kaukauna

56.8 miles away

Harrison

56.9 miles away

Waupun

64.4 miles away

Ashwaubenon

64.4 miles away

Howard

64.8 miles away

De Pere

64.9 miles away

Fond du Lac

65.9 miles away

Suamico

66.8 miles away

Allouez

67.5 miles away

Baraboo

68.9 miles away

Green Bay

69.4 miles away

Beaver Dam

72.4 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Lake fishing

Bear Lake is a lake located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°26′7.6″N 89°23′38.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Bear Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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