96 public waters in the Northwoods region — 59 lakes/reservoirs and 37 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Wisconsin licence.
See every public fishing venue in Wisconsin on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
In Barron and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin, Red Cedar Lake is a 1,898-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Prairie Lake (1,409 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Bear Lake (1,348 acres) sits in Barron and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lake Chetek, a 924-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Rice Lake is a 859-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Beaver Dam Lake (830 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Upper Turtle Lake, a 427-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Horseshoe Lake is a 398-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Hemlock Lake is a 365-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Staples Lake (340 acres) sits in Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Silver Lake is a 331-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Ten Mile Lake's 304 acres in Barron County (West Central Wisconsin) host a rich species mix: northern pike, walleye, both bass species, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, and rock bass. The diversity and size make it a year-round destination for multiple fishing styles.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Lower Turtle Lake is a 286-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Tenmile Lake (266 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A southern-Wisconsin lake (the Madison chain, Delavan, Geneva, Koshkonong, Beulah) — warmer, fertile, often surrounded by farmland and development. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish and Carp, with Walleye stocked in several.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Lower Vermillion Lake is a 215-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lake Montanis (212 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
The larger of the two Vermillion chain lakes at 210 acres, Lower Vermillion in Barron County adds walleye to the mix alongside largemouth bass, northern pike and a full complement of panfish including bluegill and crappie. This bigger water holds more diverse species than its upstream neighbor and rewards exploration across different depths and structure.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Big Moon Lake is a 187-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Granite Lake is a 155-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Poskin Lake is a 154-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lower Devils Lake, a 131-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Big Dummy Lake (114 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Stump Lake is a 108-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Upper Vermillion is a 103-acre Barron County lake offering classic Northwoods panfish and pike action in a two-lake chain system. Black crappie, bluegill and yellow perch anchor the fishery, while largemouth bass and northern pike provide deeper-water opportunities.
In Barron, Washburn and Burnett Counties, Wisconsin, Shallow Lake is a 101-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Kirby Lake (98 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Upper Vermillion Lake is a 91-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Lake Desair is a 79-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Sylvan Lake (77 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lake Thirty, a 76-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Buck Lake is a 71-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Skinaway Lake, a 60-acre Barron County water, is a panfish factory -- bluegill, sunfish, and pumpkinseed dominate the catch, with black crappie providing bonus excitement. Largemouth bass move through the shallows and are a welcome secondary target on lighter tackle.
Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin — Lake of the Woods is a 46-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Little Dummy Lake is a 43-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Upper Devils Lake (42 acres) sits in Barron and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Kidney Lake (39 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Washburn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Haugen Lake is a 35-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Prairie Farm Flowage Lake is a 31-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A Wisconsin flowage — a river dammed for power or flood control, leaving standing timber and stump fields (the Chippewa Flowage, Turtle-Flambeau, Willow, Rainbow, Pelican). Muskellunge and Walleye over the wood, Northern Pike, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Perch. Classic stump-field musky water.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Mitchell Lake is a 30-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Dallas Flowage 14 is a 29-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Little Moon Lake (29 acres) sits in Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Prairie Farm Flowage sprawls across 28.5 acres in Barron County's West Central region, hosting both largemouth and smallmouth bass alongside northern pike, walleye, and panfish. The dual-bass setup in a modest-sized flowage offers variety for bass anglers working shallow and deeper structure.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Upper Waterman Lake is a 28-acre lake, managed by County Land: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Bolger Flowage is a 27-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Located in Barron County, this 26-acre Northwoods lake offers panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike—a classic shallow-water fishery well-suited to wade, kayak, or small-boat approaches.
Moose Ear Lake, a 25-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Little Silver Lake (24 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Lower Waterman Lake (24 acres) sits in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by County Land. A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Lower Spirit Lake is a 24-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Little Granite Lake, a 23-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Kelleys Lake is a 18-acre lake, managed by County Land: A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Loch Lonond Lake is a 17-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Upper Spirit Lake, a 16-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Hogback Lake is a 16-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Wickerts Lake is a 15-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Chain Lakes (13 acres) sits in Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing). A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Crystal Bay Lake, a 11-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Firetag Lake is a 8-acre lake, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
Johnnys Lake, a 7-acre lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (public boat landing): A northern-Wisconsin Northwoods lake — clear, glacial, ringed with pine. Walleye and Muskellunge are the headline species, with smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, jumbo Yellow Perch and Cisco. Most have a DNR or town boat landing; the classic Wisconsin summer-cabin lake.
In Dunn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, Red Cedar River is a 140 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk, St. Croix and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Apple River is a 125 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Hay River (70 km) flows through Barron and Dunn Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
South Fork Hay River runs 42 km through Dunn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron and Dunn Counties, Wisconsin — Lower Pine Creek is a 28 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Moose Ear Creek runs 26 km through Barron and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Pokegama Creek (22 km) flows through Barron County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron, Burnett and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, Sand Creek is a 21 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin, Spring Creek is a 19 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Upper Pine Creek (19 km) flows through Barron and Dunn Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Tenmile Creek (18 km) flows through Rusk, Barron and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Vermillion River is a 20 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron and Rusk Counties, Wisconsin — Rock Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Sawyer, Rusk, Barron and 1 more county in Wisconsin, Sucker Creek is a 15 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, North Branch Beaver Brook is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Fourmile Creek is a 13 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Barker Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Quaderer Creek (10 km) flows through Barron County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — South Branch Beaver Brook is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Engle Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Nepadoggen Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Dunn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, Vance Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Lightning Creek runs 9 km through Barron County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Rusk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin — Pigeon Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Dorrity Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Brill River runs 18 km through Barron and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
German Creek runs 9 km through Barron County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
South Fork Lower Pine Creek runs 9 km through Dunn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Spring Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron and Polk Counties, Wisconsin, Staples Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Barron County, Wisconsin, Little Bear Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
In Washburn and Barron Counties, Wisconsin, Boyer Creek is a 5 km river or creek. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
East Branch Upper Pine Creek (7 km) flows through Barron County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Barron County, Wisconsin — Sweeny Pond River is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Chetek River runs 8 km through Barron County, Wisconsin: A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Hickey Creek (6 km) flows through Barron County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Turtle Creek (26 km) flows through Barron County, Wisconsin. A warmwater Wisconsin river (the Rock, Sugar, Pecatonica, Crawfish, Bark, Milwaukee, Root, La Crosse, Baraboo, Eau Claire) — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at DNR landings, county parks and bridges.
Across its mapped waters, Barron County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Rock Bass and Yellow Perch.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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