Fishing Beasley Lake in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Waupaca County end of Wisconsin holds Beasley Lake. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is King, 2.1 miles off. The big place round here is Green Bay, 59 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Beasley Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Waupaca County include brown trout, flathead catfish and rainbow trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Treat Beasley Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 15°F at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Beasley Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Becker Marine sits half a mile away and handles boats. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Youngs Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Beasley Lake locally before you travel.