Bear Lake

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)200
Maximum Depth (ft)62
Mean Depth (ft)24
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition15% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 85% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates44.41300° N, 88.94280° W
WBIC (DNR ID)279700

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
PanfishCommon—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Bear 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—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—
Starry StonewortConfirmed—
Zebra MusselConfirmed—

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