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Lower Eau Claire Lake
Douglas & Bayfield counties, Wisconsin · WBIC 2741600
784Acres
41ftMax depth
0Launches
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 41 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-07
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Walleye | 18" min · 3/day | Open |
 Musky | 40" min · 1/day | Open |
 Northern pike | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Bass | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5, of which only one smallmouth bass may be kept, and it must be over 18 inches | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 25/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Lower Eau Claire is best for out of 10
Bluegill6.7
Perch6.7
Crappie6.7
Largemouth6.7Northern pike6.7Walleye5.8Musky5.2Smallmouth4.2Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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lakesheet.com/lakes/bayfield/lower-eau-claire-lake-2741600/Clean, drain, dry4 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Lower Eau Claire Lake, Bayfield County".
Fishing more than one day?The Lower Eau Claire Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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