Big Bear Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)179
Maximum Depth (ft)17
Mean Depth (ft)7
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition95% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.01700° N, 92.15300° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2705700

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassPresent
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Yellow IrisConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.