Barnes, Wisconsin is a small town with lots of water. This area is home to lots of smaller lakes that are great for fishing even when the wind is blowing too much for bigger bodies of water. The Eau Claire chain of lakes are here and they get plenty of attention. You won’t find the crowds that you will in many of the more popular tourist destinations in Wisconsin, however, you will still see people on these lakes while visiting here. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskie, walleye and panfish in the area waters.
Bony Lake
Bony Lake is a 190 acre lake located in Bayfield County. It has a maximum depth of 55 feet. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in this lake.
Lower Eau Claire Lake
Lower Eau Claire Lake is a 784 acre lake located in Bayfield, Douglas Counties. It has a maximum depth of 41 feet. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, panfish, walleye and northern pike are considered common in the lake.
Middle Eau Claire Lake
Middle Eau Claire Lake is a 880 acre lake located in Bayfield County. It has a maximum depth of 66 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye are considered common in the lake. The lake’s water clarity is very clear.
Upper Eau Claire Lake
Upper Eau Claire Lake is a 1024 acre lake located in Bayfield County. It has a maximum depth of 92 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include muskie, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. According to the DNR, northern pike are abundant in this lake. Panfish are common and the rest of the species listed are considered present in the lake. The lake’s water clarity is very clear.
