Fishing Report
Little Bear Lake Fishing Report
Mercer, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
46.101914, -89.975942
Est. water temp
77.7°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: 1 PM (Excellent · 100/100)
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How to catch them at Little Bear Lake
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 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 Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Muskellunge fishing report →
Location
Little Bear Lake · 46.1019, -89.9759
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Little Bear Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in Little Bear Lake.
When's the best time to fish Little Bear Lake?
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Little Bear Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Little Bear Lake?
Little Bear Lake is near Mercer, WI, at 46.1019, -89.9759.
Plan your trip to Little Bear Lake
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