Brandt Lake Fishing in Iron County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Out in Iron County, Wisconsin, sits Brandt Lake. This is pine and birch ground. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Lac du Flambeau lies 12 miles from the water. It is 147 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. In the same area: Plunkett Lake (1.1 miles), Cub Lake within 1.2 miles, Frog Lake (1.3 miles), Sandy Beach Lake within 1.6 miles and Little Bear Lake (1.8 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Brandt Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Iron County names walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and muskellunge. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Brandt Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 10°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Brandt Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Plunkett Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Brandt Lake before loading the car.