0.8 Reservoir, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  0.8 Reservoir lies in Clark County, Wisconsin. The bank is 1,070 feet above sea level. For a base, Neillsville sits 8.9 miles out. Further out sit Loyal (15 miles) and Marshfield (16 miles). Also on the doorstep: Washwood Pond at 7 miles, Lake Kaunewinne 14 miles away, Lake Manakiki at 14 miles, Snyder Lake 15 miles away and Lake Arbutus at 16 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on 0.8 Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Clark County include common carp, brown trout, banded darter and johnny darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 10°F to 69°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Washwood Pond, 7 miles away. Check the position at this water before loading the car.