Barron County fishing reports

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Subject Line: Lake or river name and what kind of fish are hitting

In the text: Please tell us whatever you can, including:

- where on the Lake / River
- what depth
- time of day
- bait / lure / presentation / colors
- boat access (and cost)

and anything else about the area like local bait shops, water hazards, alternative species and tackle in case the main stuff isn't happening, local places to stay, guide services, etc.

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GB2

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At 1,358 acres, Bear Lake deserves to be called big water. Located north of Haugen on the Washburn/Barron County line, Bear is clear and deep, and much of its shoreline is publicly owned. This keeps recreation pressure down and helps the lake achieve a reputation as good summer and winter fishing water. Northern Pike is the principal gamefish species here,there are excellent Northern Pike spawning areas in Bear Lake. And, though most of the Northerns here are of the “hammerhandle” variety, a good number grow larger. Spoons or spinnerbaits, whatever you normally use for Northerns, will do just fine here. Meanwhile, you’ll also find a low-density Walleye population, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, and a fairly good Panfish population in Bear Lake. Trolling for Walleyes the big, shallow flats on the western end and working the wetland areas for Largemouths. You’ll also find Bass off the Boyer Creek inlet on the north end, he says, and Walleyes and Crappies off the shallow, reedy point separating the western and middle bays of the lake. Finally, you’ll find summer Bass and Northerns around the bars and nice weeds in the lake’s eastern section. In winter, much of the lake is good for Panfish and Northerns. You’ll especially want to fish off the Bear Creek inlet on the north side for Walleyes at first ice. Be aware, however, that Bear Lake Walleyes are under a mercury advisory. Consult the DNR’s Health Advisory publication for details. Four public access sites -- one with concrete ramp and blacktop apron -- serve this lake. Parking is scarce at all. There are also several resorts with boat launching facilities and rental boats.


GB2

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Butternut's waters are moderately bog-stained, it’s “fairly heavily fished for Bluegills,” both summer and winter. The ‘gills, he says, run 8 to 9 inches, and there are some fair-size Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike here, as well. Fish the shoreline weeds and pads in the evening with topwater lures for Bass. The gills will hit on flies and poppers.


GB2