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North Lake

Barron County · cool-water, clear water

83Acres
21ftMax depth
11ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What North is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 21 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from Access at E Side Lake 22 5/8 AveJonzy Market1043 185th Ave, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 · (715) 857-575318.1 mi · about 23 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 70% · sand 30%

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near North

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Scott LakeBarron0.88126 ft
Little Sand LakeBarron2.810136 ft
Staples LakePolk3.230517 ft
Crystal LakeBarron3.212022 ft
Beaver Dam LakeBarron3.31,112106 ft
Sand LakeBarron4.332257 ft
Loon LakeBarron4.39426 ft
Long LakePolk4.46544 ft

North questions

How deep is North Lake?

North Lake is 21 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 83 acres.

What fish are in North Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).

Where is the boat launch on North Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at E Side Lake 22 5/8 Ave.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish North Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on North Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.