Bass Lake Fishing near Tomahawk, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Bass Lake is an Oneida County water, Wisconsin side. It lies 1,526 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 59 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. With about 1.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. For a base, Tomahawk sits 13 miles out. The big place round here is Green Bay, 119 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Oneida County include brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Bass Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 66°F; the cold one sits at 9°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Bass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Gobler Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Bass Lake locally before you travel.