Bannerman Lake Fishing Map — 6 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Bannerman Lake: what the data says

7-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 6 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Yellow Perch fishing at Bannerman Lake

Spring yellow perch on Bannerman Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 6 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 6 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Bannerman Lake

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for fall northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	2 to 6 ft	dawn & dusk	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	2 to 6 ft	midday	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Largemouth Bass fishing at Bannerman Lake

Start shallow in spring: largemouth bass sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	dawn & dusk	Spinnerbait, Chatterbait
Summer	2 to 6 ft	dawn & dusk	Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait
Fall	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait
Winter	2 to 6 ft	midday	Blade bait, Jigging spoon

Crappie fishing at Bannerman Lake

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 6 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	2 to 6 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	2 to 6 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	2 to 6 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Bannerman Lake

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	2 to 6 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	2 to 6 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 6 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Main-lake point: point, around 6 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 5 ft

Common questions

How deep is Bannerman Lake?

Bannerman Lake is about 6 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Bannerman Lake?

Anglers target largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch on Bannerman Lake. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Bannerman Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Bannerman Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Nearby waters

Neshkoro Millpond · Lucky Lake · Lake Lucerne · Deer Lake · White River Fl (Lower Pond) · Hills Lake

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