Angus Lake Fishing near Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Angus Lake is one of the Bayfield County listings for Wisconsin. The setting is mixed forest on every side. The water covers some 31 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. For supplies, Lake Nebagamon is 17 miles out. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 140 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Angus Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Bayfield County include rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Angus Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 67°F and January reads 9°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Angus Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Hicks Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Angus Lake in particular, ask before you travel.