Fishing Baird Lake in Florence County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Baird Lake sits within Florence County in Wisconsin. The setting is pine and birch on every side. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is a small entry by Florence County standards. Nearest place of any size is Iron Mountain, 10 miles away. Further out sit Kingsford (12 miles) and Crystal Falls (13 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Baird Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Florence County cover brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Baird Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 11°F to 66°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Baird Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Marlow Lake is 1.6 miles distant. The position on Baird Lake is worth confirming on the day.