Betsy Lake Fishing in Price County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Betsy Lake is a Price County water, in Wisconsin. The surroundings are rolling bush. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Price County list holds plenty of bigger water. 6.6 miles away sits Park Falls, the nearest town. Phillips lies 12 miles off, Lac du Flambeau another 31 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Betsy Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name yellow perch, walleye, northern pike, bluegill and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Betsy Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Betsy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Perch Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Betsy Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.