Bodins Lake near Spooner: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Washburn County, Wisconsin, sits Bodins Lake. The surroundings are rolling bush. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Washburn County standards. Nearest town is Spooner, 17 miles off. Further out sit Rice Lake (17 miles) and Shell Lake (18 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Bodins Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Washburn County: largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Bodins Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 68°F, while January sits near 9°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Bodins Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Matson Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position on Bodins Lake before loading the car.