Camp Douglas Lake near Luck: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Polk County, Wisconsin, sits Camp Douglas Lake. The water sits 1,201 feet up. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Polk County list. Some 5.3 miles away sits Luck, the nearest settlement. Saint Paul is the closest city, 48 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Camp Douglas Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for Polk County include brown trout, rainbow trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat Camp Douglas Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 10°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Camp Douglas Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Rice Lake, 1 mile away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Camp Douglas Lake are worth checking on the day.