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Bradley Lake

Forest County · cool-water, clear water

48Acres
25ftMax depth
1Public launches
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What Bradley is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.2
BluegillPanfish, present3.7
PerchPanfish, present3.7
CrappiePanfish, present3.7
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, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 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
Bottomsand 55% · muck 30% · gravel 12% · rock 3%

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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Bradley

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lost LakeForest1.57510 ft
Ground Hemlock LakeForest2.28844 ft
Jungle LakeForest2.618214 ft
Lake LucerneForest2.71,02673 ft
Hardwood LakeForest2.77819 ft
Roberts LakeForest2.941532 ft
Riley LakeForest3.821320 ft
Himley LakeForest4.11498 ft

Bradley questions

How deep is Bradley Lake?

Bradley Lake is 25 feet at its deepest. It covers 48 acres.

What fish are in Bradley Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common) and panfish (present).

Where is the boat launch on Bradley Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Bradley Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Bradley 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.