Fishing Report
Baker Lake Fishing Report
Mattoon, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.973581, -89.088747
Est. water temp
64.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
19 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Mattoon (Shawano County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Good · 77/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
More Wisconsin fishing by species
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Species detail
How to catch them at Baker Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Baker Lake · 44.9736, -89.0887
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Baker Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass in Baker Lake.
When's the best time to fish Baker Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Baker Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Baker Lake?
Baker Lake is near Mattoon, WI, at 44.9736, -89.0887.
Plan your trip to Baker Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Baker Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.