Benson Lake Fishing in Marinette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  You will find Benson Lake in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It lies 1,152 feet above sea level. At 22 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Kingsford, 21 miles out. Green Bay is the closest city, 71 miles away. Not far off: Grandfather Lake 1.4 miles away, Mirror Lake after 2 miles, Taylor Lake 2.1 miles away, Brock Pond after 3.2 miles and Campbell Lake 3.2 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Benson Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Marinette County names brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Benson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 11°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Benson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Grandfather Lake, 1.4 miles away. Confirm before you fish Benson Lake.