Fishing Camp Twelve Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Camp Twelve Lake lies in Vilas County, Wisconsin. The surface lies 1,640 feet up. Roughly 32 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 3.0 miles on foot. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Wisconsin listings. Eagle River lies 8.1 miles from the water. It is 121 miles to Green Bay, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Camp Twelve Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Vilas County list bluegill, yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Camp Twelve Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Camp Twelve Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Camp Ten Lake, 0.8 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Camp Twelve Lake.