Benedict Lake Fishing Guide, Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Vilas County entry here is Benedict Lake, in Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,627 feet up. About 23 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Compared with other Wisconsin water on our list, it sits high. For supplies, Lac du Flambeau is 12 miles out. For a city, Green Bay is 127 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Benedict Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Vilas County: bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Benedict Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 9°F to 65°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Benedict Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Hurrah Lake, 0.7 miles away. Rules at Benedict Lake are worth checking on the day.