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DNR data
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.4
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
LargemouthPresent3.9
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
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
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 | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 1 over 18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 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
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,000 yellow perch yearling, 6.5" |
| 2023 | 750 black crappie adult, 7.5" |
| 2020 | 600 yellow perch large fingerling, 7" |
| 2019 | 1,299 yellow perch fall yearling, 6" |
| 2018 | 500 yellow perch large fingerling, 3" 500 black crappie adult, 7" |
The DNR has 9 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 All Other Species And Sizes, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Largemouth Bass (Larger Than 18"), Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 18")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Big Bass
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Catches & reportsLakes near Big Bass
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Pond (Dana Pond)Portage | 4.4 | 86 | 5 ft |
| Mission LakeMarathon | 5.5 | 107 | 26 ft |
| Twin LakesPortage | 6 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Pike LakeMarathon | 7.6 | 205 | 34 ft |
| Tree LakePortage | 8.6 | 74 | 33 ft |
| Lilly LakeMarathon | 10.2 | 83 | 5 ft |
| Jordan PondPortage | 10.3 | 84 | 10 ft |
| Bass LakeMarathon | 10.9 | 84 | 6 ft |
Big Bass questions
How deep is Big Bass Lake?
Big Bass Lake is 13 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 177 acres.
What fish are in Big Bass Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Big Bass Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Bass Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Big Bass Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Big Bass Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,000 yellow perch (yearling).
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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.