Bass Lake Fishing near Kingsford, Wisconsin

• Overview

  You will find Bass Lake in Florence County, Wisconsin. It sits at 1,302 feet above sea level. Around 50 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.1 miles keeps the choices simple. Kingsford is the closest place, 12 miles off. Iron Mountain follows at 13 miles, then Niagara at 16 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Florence County names brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Bass Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 66°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Anyone fishing Bass Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Mirror Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Bass Lake should be assumed from this page alone.