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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Kern Lake is a lake located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

46°25′50.1″N 91°14′18.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Kern 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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Cable

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Brule

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20.3 miles away

Marengo

20.5 miles away

Clam Lake

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Port Wing

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Poplar

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Solon Springs

28.3 miles away

Gordon

29.8 miles away

Cornucopia

30.1 miles away

New Odanah

30.3 miles away

Hayward

31.3 miles away

Bayfield

33.0 miles away

Chief Lake

35.5 miles away

Minong

36.3 miles away

New Post

37.0 miles away

Glidden

37.8 miles away

Springbrook

39.8 miles away

Reserve

41.6 miles away

Stone Lake

43.1 miles away

Winter

43.4 miles away

Iron Belt

43.8 miles away

Couderay

43.8 miles away

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FAQ about Kern Lake fishing

Kern Lake is a lake located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°25′50.1″N 91°14′18.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Kern 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.
The most common species in Kern Lake are:
The latest Kern Lake fishing reports are:

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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