Today on Lower Bass
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Lower Bass is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.3
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 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- AccessDirections
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 detailsIce on Lower Bass
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lower Bass
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Clear LakeLanglade | 0.5 | 81 | 20 ft |
| Long LakeLanglade | 0.8 | 79 | 22 ft |
| Black Oak LakeLanglade | 1.2 | 59 | 32 ft |
| Deep Wood LakeLanglade | 3 | 72 | 23 ft |
| Greater Bass LakeLanglade | 3.6 | 246 | 27 ft |
| Clear LakeLanglade | 4.6 | 88 | 23 ft |
| Summit LakeLanglade | 4.8 | 282 | 26 ft |
| Jack LakeLanglade | 4.8 | 86 | 38 ft |
Lower Bass questions
How deep is Lower Bass Lake?
Lower Bass Lake is 20 feet at its deepest. It covers 84 acres.
What fish are in Lower Bass Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Lower Bass Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lower Bass Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lower Bass 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.