Winslow Lake near Iron River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Winslow Lake is listed under Iron County, Michigan. The surface lies 1,545 feet up. About 258 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. You are looking at roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. It is among the larger waters listed here for Iron County. Nearest place of any size is Iron River, 18 miles away. It is 131 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Winslow Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Iron County: brown trout, yellow perch and northern pike. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Winslow Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 64°F and January at 10°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Winslow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Launching is at Winslow Lake Boat Launch, about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Wildcat Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Winslow Lake locally before you travel.