Bing Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Waushara County entry here is Bing Lake, in Wisconsin. The surface lies 981 feet up. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Waushara County are larger. Dakota lies 8 miles from the water. It is 68 miles to Madison, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Bing Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Waushara County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Read Bing Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 14°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Bing Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Mecan Springs State Natural Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Mecan Springs, 0.7 miles away. For Bing Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.