Fishing Report
Lake Barbara Fishing Report
Mercer, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.259345, -90.064763
Est. water temp
68.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Mercer (Iron County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 77/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Lake Barbara
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 →Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-25 ft
Muskellunge 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
Lake Barbara · 46.2593, -90.0648
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Barbara?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in Lake Barbara.
When's the best time to fish Lake Barbara?
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 Lake Barbara to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Barbara?
Lake Barbara is near Mercer, WI, at 46.2593, -90.0648.
Plan your trip to Lake Barbara
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Barbara, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.