Bierbrauer Lake near New Richmond: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Bierbrauer Lake, in Saint Croix County. It sits at 991 feet above sea level. Around 53 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. New Richmond lies 6.2 miles from the water. Beyond it, Amery at 9.2 miles and Somerset at 11 miles. Nearest other option: Oak Ridge Lake within 1.4 miles, South Fish Lake near enough 2.1 miles, North Fish Lake within 2.5 miles, Smith Lake near enough 4.3 miles and Paulsen Lake within 4.3 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Bierbrauer Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Saint Croix County: brown trout, rainbow trout and common carp. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Bierbrauer Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 11°F to 71°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice clears near early April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. On Bierbrauer Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The water sits inside or beside a mapped nature reserve, so expect additional rules. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Oak Ridge Lake, 1.4 miles out. For Bierbrauer Lake in particular, ask before you travel.