Lake Wausau near Schofield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Marathon County in Wisconsin is where Lake Wausau sits. The bank is 1,161 feet above sea level. The water covers around 1,423 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It is among the larger waters listed here for Marathon County. Schofield is the closest town at 1.3 miles. Rothschild follows at 2.1 miles, then Rib Mountain at 2.3 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wausau

  Our records give 30 ft, so you have a figure to work from. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name brown trout, common carp, yellow perch and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Lake Wausau decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 12°F in January up to 70°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That shapes the year on Lake Wausau.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. A marina half a mile from here covers launching and moorings. Riverside Bait and Tackle is mapped as a fishing spot about 0.9 miles away. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Eau Claire Flowage is 1.1 miles distant. What applies at Lake Wausau may have changed since it was mapped.