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Greater Bass Lake

Langlade County · cool-water, clear water

244Acres
25ftMax depth
11ftAverage depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Greater Bass is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.5
MuskyPresent · stocked5.0
WalleyePresent4.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0
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

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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
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass18" min · 1 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

2 public
Bottomsand 55% · muck 25% · gravel 15% · rock 5%
Lake groupGreater Bass Lake P & R District

Stocking

DNR records
2023
65 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2021
65 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3"
2019
59 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.1"
2017
83 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.9"
2015
129 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7"

The DNR has 10 fish surveys on file for this lake.

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 All Other Species And Sizes, Catfish, Walleye

Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass, Muskies, Northern Pike (Larger Than 22")

Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Greater Bass

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Deep Wood LakeLanglade1.37223 ft
Summit LakeLanglade1.328226 ft
Clear LakeLanglade1.98823 ft
Duck LakeLanglade312319 ft
Lower Clear LakeLanglade3.28120 ft
Airhole LakeLanglade3.48610 ft
Lower Bass LakeLanglade3.78919 ft
Dynamite LakeLanglade3.89722 ft

Greater Bass questions

How deep is Greater Bass Lake?

Greater Bass Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 244 acres.

What fish are in Greater Bass Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), musky (present), panfish (present), smallmouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Greater Bass Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access and Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Greater Bass Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Greater Bass Lake?

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

Is Greater Bass Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 65 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.