Aldridge Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Aldridge Lake falls in Vilas County, part of Wisconsin. The water sits 1,637 feet up. Roughly 142 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 2.0 miles on foot. It is high ground by Wisconsin standards. Nearest town is Eagle River, 4.5 miles off. Green Bay is the closest city, 112 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Aldridge Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Aldridge Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 9°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Aldridge Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Cranberry Lake, 0.9 miles away. For Aldridge Lake in particular, ask before you travel.