Bur Oak Lake near Eagle Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Kenosha County entry here is Bur Oak Lake, in Wisconsin. Land around it is rolling bush. It lies lower than most water we list in Wisconsin. Eagle Lake lies 3.8 miles from the water. For a city, Milwaukee is 29 miles off. Others close at hand: Juniper Lake about 0.5 miles, Friendship Lake the better part of 1.5 miles, Vern Wolf Lake about 1.9 miles, Bass Pond the better part of 2.3 miles and Eagle Lake about 3.5 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Bur Oak Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Kenosha County include common carp, bluegill and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Bur Oak Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 19°F to 71°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Bur Oak Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public data has parking about 150 yards from the shore. A picnic site 140 yards off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Juniper Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Bur Oak Lake as something to verify.