Today on Twin Bear
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Twin Bear is best for
DNR data
LargemouthAbundant7.9
WalleyeCommon7.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
SmallmouthCommon6.4
MuskyPresent · stocked4.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | Five largemouth and smallmouth bass in total may be kept, but only one may be a smallmouth bass and it must be at least 18"June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Twin Bear County ParkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 456 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
| 2022 | 392 muskellunge large fingerling, 9.5" |
| 2018 | 488 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2016 | 282 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7" |
| 2014 | 472 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4" |
The DNR has 16 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Twin Bear
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Catches & reportsLakes near Twin Bear
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle LakeBayfield | 0.7 | 170 | 52 ft |
| Hart LakeBayfield | 0.9 | 259 | 54 ft |
| Buskey BayBayfield | 1.6 | 100 | 51 ft |
| Lake MillicentBayfield | 1.6 | 183 | 53 ft |
| Hildur LakeBayfield | 1.6 | 67 | 66 ft |
| Crooked LakeBayfield | 2.3 | 93 | 34 ft |
| Lake RuthBayfield | 2.7 | 66 | 30 ft |
| Bismarck LakeBayfield | 2.9 | 61 | 13 ft |
Twin Bear questions
How deep is Twin Bear Lake?
Twin Bear Lake is 59 feet at its deepest, and 23 feet deep on average. It covers 157 acres.
What fish are in Twin Bear Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Twin Bear Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Twin Bear County Park.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Twin Bear Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Twin Bear Lake?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Twin Bear Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 456 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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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.