Bear Trap Lake

Polk County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)247
Maximum Depth (ft)25
Mean Depth (ft)17
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition75% sand, 15% gravel, 0% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.31280° N, 92.41020° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2618100

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
PanfishCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
MuskyPresent—
Northern PikePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Beartrap Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

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
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed—
Zebra MusselConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.