Gudegast Lake near Eagle River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Gudegast Lake in the Vilas County part of Wisconsin. It sits at 1,696 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Vilas County list. The closest town, Eagle River, is 18 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 127 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Gudegast Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Gudegast Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 9°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Gudegast Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Hogala Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Gudegast Lake is worth confirming on the day.