Bear Lake

Oneida County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)295
Maximum Depth (ft)20
Mean Depth (ft)8
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition50% sand, 10% gravel, 15% rock, 25% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.76560° N, 89.80150° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1527800

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant—
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
Smallmouth BassPresent—
WalleyePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Bear Lake AccessRAMP—0NoNo

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—
Yellow IrisConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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