Buck Lake near Lac du Flambeau: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Buck Lake stands in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It sits at 1,686 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Vilas County standards. Lac du Flambeau lies 21 miles from the water. Green Bay is the closest city, 141 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Buck Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Buck Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 65°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. That shapes the year on Buck Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Doe Lake is 0.2 miles off. Check the position on Buck Lake before loading the car.