Anne Lake near Wakefield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Anne Lake lies in Vilas County, in Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,650 feet up. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Wakefield, is 17 miles away. For a city, Green Bay is 148 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Anne Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. 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. Anne Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 65°F in July and bottom out at 10°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Anne Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Harris Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Anne Lake before loading the car.