Alex Pond Fishing near Ashland, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Alex Pond lies within the bounds of Ashland County, Wisconsin. It sits in pine and birch. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Ashland County. Supplies mean a trip to Ashland, 9.4 miles off. Washburn is 11 miles and Hurley 26 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Alex Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Ashland County include rainbow smelt, yellow perch, white sucker and johnny darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Alex Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 12°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Alex Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Launching is possible: a slipway lies 0.9 miles off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Pictured Rock Lake, 2.2 miles away. Where Alex Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.