Caldron Falls Reservoir 496 in Marinette County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Caldron Falls Reservoir 496 is a Marinette County water, Wisconsin side. Elevation runs to 974 feet. At some 1,018 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs to about 16 miles, far more than one trip can cover. Few waters listed in Marinette County are bigger. The nearest place of any size is Niagara, 31 miles away. Kingsford is 31 miles away, with Peshtigo at 31 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Caldron Falls Reservoir 496

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Marinette County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 12°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Boat Landing 8 sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Angle Lake sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.