Carrol Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Wisconsin, Carrol Lake belongs to Vilas County. Around the bank it is lake country bush. This is sizeable water at about 349 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It ranks high for size among our Vilas County listings. For supplies, Lac du Flambeau is 14 miles out. Green Bay is the closest city, 123 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Carrol Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Carrol Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Carrol Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Madeline Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Carrol Lake.