Bass Lake near Lake Nebagamon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bass Lake lies in Bayfield County, in Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,115 feet up. With some 35 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The full circuit measures close to 1.1 miles on foot. 15 miles away sits Lake Nebagamon, the nearest town. Ashland lies 24 miles off, Washburn another 26 miles. Near neighbours: Nestle Lake 0.3 miles, McCarry Lake some 0.5 miles off, Cat Lake 0.6 miles, Twin Bear Lake some 0.7 miles off and Hart Lake 0.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Bayfield County list rainbow smelt, brown trout and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Bass Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 9°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on Bass Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. 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. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Nestle Lake, 0.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Bass Lake before loading the car.