Bridge Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bridge Lake falls in Sawyer County, part of Wisconsin. Elevation runs to 1,414 feet. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Sawyer County are larger. The town to know is Spooner, 17 miles out. Shell Lake is 17 miles and Little Round Lake 18 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bridge Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name walleye, brown trout and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Bridge Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 9°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Anyone fishing Bridge Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Fawn Lake, 0.3 miles out. The position on Bridge Lake is worth confirming on the day.